i)
fists caught in swirling robes
stopper of thundering blows
ii)
blind forest walker
up and over stumps, roots and logs
iii)
slipping out unseen
from the worst scenes
iv)
riding heat lightning
over lake and field
v)
mystical brewer
of perfect coffee
Double O,
ReplyDeleteI love your monks especially the brewer of perfect coffee!
I love the Tired Monk, period. In all his many guises:) Loved all these mystical moments.
ReplyDeleteNeat piece - feels like old Japan, but with a contemporary flair.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, Ollie.
ReplyDeleteI feel very attached to your Tired Monk character. My favorite phrases here would be "fists caught in swirling robes/stopper of thundering blows", and also that bit about brewing perfect coffee.
ReplyDeletelovely moments - as poetry, I especially liked the first
ReplyDeleteAre you really 'old'? I don't think so! Lovely, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely.
ReplyDeletePamela
Perfect coffee should make him a not-so-tired monk :). I enjoyed them all, but my favorite is iii).
ReplyDeleteWell Done, I can relate to the magic of the little things! Great job~
ReplyDeleteOllie,
ReplyDeleteI do like this tired monk. He does have energy!
I enjoyed iii)
Eileen :)