Haiku My Heart: Meditation


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she kneels quietly
holding the world's great sorrow
with vast compassion 


Comments

Noelle Clearwater said…
Meri,
This is exquisitely beautiful and deeply moving. I love the photo and the haiku resonates with me in places that will echo in my heart throughout the day. Thank you.
xo,
Noelle
October 1, 2010 at 9:17 AM
ExpatFromHell said…
I was in the right frame of mind to see and read this. Direct hit, Meri. Boy, this was so worth the visit...EFH
October 1, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Leslie said…
Deeply touching haiku, Meri. Kneeling quietly. Reminds me of the verse,"Be still, and know that I am God."
October 1, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Peggy said…
Wow! Stunning. Powerful. Lingering.
October 1, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Marilyn & Jeff said…
Your words and photo cause such a strong emotional response - very moving both.
October 1, 2010 at 1:23 PM
paper-n-soul said…
I feel the sorrow she holds so deeply in her heart. So poignant.

~Deb
October 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM
aimee said…
this is beautifully written, and paired with the photo, so arresting...
October 1, 2010 at 3:35 PM
rebecca said…
exquisite.
profound.
stunning.

i love how we are all moved by this...
how we know.
yes.
we
know.
October 1, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Anonymous said…
17 syllables of wonder. Very moving. Thanks.

All the best, Boonie
October 1, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Martin said…
The haiku doesn't always work for me. But this one is quite beautiful.
October 2, 2010 at 1:14 AM
Relyn Lawson said…
This is a beautiful, heart-full sentiment. Somehow my happy-happy comment doesn't match. But still...

Have I visited yet and told you how thrilled I am that you are playing along with me in the swap? Well, I am. I'll be sending an email in an hour or so. Yay! Thanks so much for participating. Blessings to you, my friend. ~ Relyn
October 2, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Unknown said…
This is especially poignant after reading your above post about the child who lost his Life. So much sadness.
October 2, 2010 at 9:57 AM
one more believer said…
it is a wonder for one to hold the world's sorrow, a heavy burden that would make one kneel.. the foto folds around the words as if in confirmation....
October 2, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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