Written for The Haiku Challenge 2012 - Day 21 – February 21st – Theme: Dedication
This is a tough one. I had to search for the meaning of dedication and some synonyms. I can't write a haiku without that information. So ... let me try this one.
in the old temple
man can feel the devotion
of the monks
with faithfulness
monks resonating their mantra
for the Boddhisatva
dedicated
to the doctrine of emptiness
the monks keep silent
in every flower
I can see the hand of God
that's devotion
dedicated
to ancient Japanese poetry
I am a haiku poet
'Till tomorrow
Cheers to your beautiful haiku set ~
ReplyDeleteI do like the dedication of the monks and your writing of haiku form ~
Keep on writing ~
Yes, I see the hand of God in each flower too.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done!
ReplyDeleteUnusual Spiritual approach to the theme.
ReplyDeleteA wonder!
a temple
ReplyDeleteis this very earth we trod
prayers walk
__Love this collection, Chevrefeuille!
__As it always happens, when I have cause to think on that which I read, I am compelled to leave an echo in complement. _m
Wonderful Haiku from a Haiku Poet Thank you
ReplyDeleteI love your haiku on the dedication of a monk and I love your dedication to haiku
ReplyDeleteA beautiful set of haiku...
ReplyDeleteLoved this line a lot...
'in every flower I can see the hand of Godthat's devotion'...Very beautiful :)
Implicit Dedication
Like a mantra dedicated to the freedom of the inner soul! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYes, you did reach with your dedication.. RS:)
ReplyDeleteLove these haiku. You did well on the theme. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe last one in your string is my favorite. Delicious! I too dedicate myself to the ancient art. Thank you for making it clear to me.
ReplyDeleteDedicated to Romancing the Wild
Wonderful set of Haiku on dedication ... you created a lovely and varied set. I like the spiritual aspect from the monks and seeing God's hand ... Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Day 21.
Beautiful haiku!
ReplyDeletewonderfully evocative :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah the last one says it all! But the one I relly like is - dedicated to the doctrine of emptiness the monks keep silent.
ReplyDeleteI loved writing these haiku on dedication. It gives an image of the way I think and how I live my life. I am not a Buddhist, but I love their doctrine and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI think in my haiku this Buddhism like feeling is always there.
deep silence
walking through the corridor
of the monastery
I loved your spiritual take.. Thanks.. :-)
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