Tuesday, October 18, 2011

On Lunch and Basho's Bowl

lunch is left
down long paths
back in the distant dojo
today the tired monk
is the hungry monk

where is Basho's bowl?
    or a matted beard
filled with locust wings
sticky honey twigs

oh to be a Saint
ascetic beat and blessed
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12 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I love this one so much, Ollie. I can see and feel the monk......love the longing to be a saint, and the beard full of locust wings and honey twigs is just inspired. Loved it.

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  2. Liz Rice-SosneOctober 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    This is really rather brilliant. I really quite like it!

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  3. Matthew John DaviesOctober 18, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Fits my monk vocations.

    Do you have a book out, Ollie?

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  4. Eileen T O'Neill .....October 18, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Ollie,

    The tired monk is having a difficult day. Hunger is troubling his thoughts.
    His saintly aspirations are interesting....

    Eileen

    Thank you for all your much appreciated comments.

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  5. AndreasOctober 19, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh, to be saint in the city.
    First get stomach full of hamburger and beer...
    then save all beings.

    To each his own, I guess.

    I'm just pissed cause I'm tired of eating
    locust wings and sticky honey twigs.

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  6. Square CornerOctober 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Nice. Reminds of my old tatami days. I treasure those memories.

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  7. Laurie KolpOctober 23, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I really enjoyed this!

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  8. zouxzouxOctober 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Poor monk needs his supper and a good night's rest. :)

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  9. Dave KingOctober 24, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Oh, this is really good - as I knew it would be, just from the title!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    How beautiful--right up my alley. I love your title for this too.

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  11. rchOctober 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Very oriental feel and interesting conceit - anything is good with honey :-)

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  12. Jingle Poetry At Olive GardenOctober 25, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    masterful.

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