Novwmber naani 29

season moving on
sunshine paler now
winter festivals begin
traditional celebrations
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

For National week

Shin-rin-yoku.

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soft underfoot path

makes for silent walking

my shin-rin-yoku

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stillness in pine scented air

tree top temple roof and sky

pine cone mala beads

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birds flutter singing

an ever-moving sangha

spirit of the wood

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all faiths and beliefs

can get something from this place

peace, love, compassion

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Elaine Patricia Morris (c)

November naani 28

writing groups
with mixed abilities
different genres and ages
overload my simplicity
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

November naani 27

it comes in waves and aches
before the pain returns
it comes in waves
arthritic winter
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c)

November naani 26

the ballerina flowers
on the fushia dance
among glistening leaves
in sunshine after shower
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

November naani 25

the sunlit hillside
against a charcoal sky
lifts its dried grasses
as an offering to the light
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

November naani 24

in this crazy weather
of rainbows – some sheep
are grazing in the sun
others huddle by the hedge
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

November naani 23

shadows cast as dusk comes
curtains close against the night
workday stress drifts away
on scented candlelight
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

November naani 22

Holding on shaking
no time of take off
then spin fly through turbulence
unknown destination
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017

November naani 21

Overwhelmed by Christmas
not feeling warmth or fun
don’t be afraid to say so
you’re not the only one
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Elaine Patricia Morris (c) 2017