I am so grateful for the honor of receiving my second nomination for the “Sunshine Blogger Award” from my sweet dear friend Christine who is a being of Pure Light and Love. Her blog is called “The Light In Me” and it is a blog truly filled with light and inspiration, and beautiful poetry…
Month: October 2018
ZEN STORIES: (A story about assumptions: do we care more about what people are wearing?) “The ceremonial purple robe”
Wealthy patrons invited Ikkyu to a banquet. Ikkyu arrived dressed in his beggar’s robes.
WISDOM QUOTES: “deep thoughts from poets and sages” …
“All love is expansion. all selfishness is contraction. Love is therefore the only law of life”
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “Little spider”(“Pequeña araña”)
“Little spider” A little spider, Weaves a crystal net- such art! Just to catch its prey… Amira “Pequeña araña” Una Pequeña araña, ¡Teje una red de cristal – tal arte! sólo para atrapar a su presa … Amira
POEMS: “In God’s Hands” By Trina Graves
In God’s Hands October 28, 2018 Trina Graves1 Comment Some people’s lives seem to be An immense, tempestuous, tidal sea Waves of problems relentlessly pour Often knocking them to the floor But then the ocean can be calm Many years pass with no harm They sense the peace, here at last Hoping all worries…
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: “We each get the cross that we can bare”
One man complained that his life was too hard for him. He came to God, told him about his troubles, and asked:
HAIKU POEMS: “Music” (“Música”) This poem is dedicated in memory of my father in law
“Music” Music notes: Uplift, and inspire us: Rhythms flow… Through body and soul! Amira This poem is dedicated in memory of my father in law Roland. Although I never had the chance to meet him before his passing, I know he enjoyed very much listening to music. “Música” …
POEMS: “Birthday Wishes” by Trina Graves (mother’s birthday)
I would love to shower you in gifts for your special day
To show how much I love you, but what can I say…
ZEN POEM: “Enlightenment”
Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water.The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken.
NATURE POEMS: “Hush of the Rain” by Patricia Walter
Hush of the Rain I am gently wakened by the hush of the rain the whispers from God. The gray morning goes unnoticed quiet wounds touch my soul. Nothing harsh to the ears the lightning long tamed. I am awakened, surrounded by a gentleness known to few. Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2000…
HAIKU NATURE POEMS: “At the square” (“En la plaza”)
“At the square” Pigeons all around, They are feeding from my hand, A friendly time! Amira “En la plaza” Palomas por todas partes, Alimentándose en mi mano, Un momento de amistad! Amira
POEMS: “Questions to a Mountain Pine” by Alan
While hiking in the San Gabriel mountains I came upon an opening in the trail that led to a glen overlooking the valley below. On my right was an old pine guarding the enchanted place. Seeing the vast experience in his gnarled trunk, while listening to his serene song as his limbs played with the…
