Coming, going, the waterbirds don't leave a trace
moving together in tranquil waters with grace
standing on the shoreline of opportunity
mastering the art of mystic serenity
flowing with the natural elements of thought
water, land and air, harmony cannot be bought
freeing our minds, is the beginning of knowledge
soaring on wide wings, there is a place of solace
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Hosted by Laura - Choose a fragment from the mystic poets and write a poem. I chose the following using the 8 line octave form each line consists of 12 syllables.
Coming, going, the waterbirds don’t leave a trace (Dogen)
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freeing our minds, is the beginning of knowledge
ReplyDeleteThis is very true! Very nice poem Truedessa.
Thanks Dwight, I think freeing the mind can be difficult at times. Meditation helps me.
DeleteWonderful in accepting the challenge of the octave forms. it came off perfect, True!
ReplyDeleteHank
Hi Hank miss seeing you around!
DeleteNature shows us the way forward.
ReplyDeleteHarmony cannot be bought.
Thanks for sharing your poem.
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DeleteMovement to result in nature holds fast in this True, it flows, it feels — it’s good!
ReplyDeleteWe are all creatures of movement much like nature. Sometimes moving in silence. I am glad it feels good
DeleteYou’ve created a beautiful flow of movement in this poem, like the water birds. I love the lines:
ReplyDelete‘standing on the shoreline of opportunity
mastering the art of mystic serenity’.
I will feel calm for the rest of the day. Thank you, Truedessa!
I am glad my poem brought you a sense of calmness.
DeletePerfect last line Trudessa and well said
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura for hosting.
DeleteThe rhythmic words are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex!
DeleteI love how you've woven the prompt line in here - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks it was a beautiful line to start my thought wheel.
DeleteFreeing our minds is the key, yes!💝 This is stellar writing, Truedessa!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sanaa much appreciated
DeleteOh I am simultaneously standing by those undisturbed waters in awe of those beauties and sitting here at my keyboard equally in awe of this wonderful poetry. Fine work indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ron, when I came across these birds and their grace I felt a deep sense of peace in my soul.
Delete"harmony cannot be bought"
ReplyDeleteSo true.
No it definitely can’t be bought.
Deleteflowing with the natural elements...that's the secret I think.
ReplyDeleteI think you may be right!
DeleteWisdom within these lines!
ReplyDeleteMuch like the waterbirds who can teach us patience.
DeleteI love the tranquility you weaved into the company of those waterbirds.
ReplyDeleteTranquility is a welcomed gift!
Deleteserenity
ReplyDeleteflowing with the natural elements of thought
water, land and air, harmony... gentle, peaceful, your poem is serene
Thank you the waterbirds bring a message of peace to calm us.
DeleteYour poem reads like a prayer, Truedessa. A lovely prayer blessing in nature's beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much hopefully it brings peace.
DeleteI love the form you chose .... incredibly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen, i decided to take the challenge of the form I am glad it worked out.
DeleteI so wish I can learn and master the art of mystic serenity. Lovely offering Truedessa !
ReplyDeleteHi Grace, I guess we strive to find that place of serenity in our lives. I am learning each day and some days are easier than others.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, True. I have been offline this week......two wonderful beach walks though!
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry,
DeleteI hope you are well, missed seeing you around.
Sure a great flow. And everything comes and goes indeed, just the way of the world.
ReplyDeleteVery true Pat here today, gone tomorrow all we have is now.
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