Monday, December 11, 2017

Merely to know...

Today's inspiration comes from a Buddhist nun named Kojiju living in the 12th century.Her poem gives a wonderful format in five short lines.

Merely to know
The Flawless Moon dwells pure
In the human heart
Is to find the Darkness of the night
Vanished under clearing skies.

I wrote several, but here is my favorite:

Merely to know
Questions are at the heart
Of every matter
Is to no longer reach or seek
But simply to ask.


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