only this moment
without beginning or end
within the circle
This senryū is my response to
Carpe Diem #1802 New Beginnings … without beginning,
with regard to death (and life).
Image source: artoflivingguide.org
On his deathbed, Zen Monk Shinsui (1720-1769), when asked to write a death poem,
is said to have drawn this circle with an ink brush.
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I hit the button too quickly! This piece is beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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I keep forgetting to take care of this. I’ll send some haiku your way this weekend.
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❤
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This is marvelous, Ken
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Thank you, Robbie.
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Beautifully done, by you and by the monk
I can see how that circle inspired you, I feel that strength too.
Miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. 🙂
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Being in the now is always best, but sometimes the mind wanders forward or back. Nicely written.
~cie~
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Thank you. Yes, it’s the returning to “now” that’s key.
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Reblogged this on I Write Her and commented:
Eternity, now, reality, life, death – this poem has you pondering it all! Exquisite!
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Thank you for sharing this, Susi. 🙂
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My pleasure, Ken! 🙂
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Beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you. 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing this.
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Happy to read and share with followers, My Friend! 😊✨🎉
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