Dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,
Another CD Special episode in which I bring you quotes by Francis of Assisi for your inspiration. And this time I have (at least I think it is) a wonderful quote by him:
[...] "Remember that when you leave this earth you can taken nothing of what you have received, but only what you have a given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage". [...]
Isn't it a wonderful quote? But to write a haiku inspired on this quote will not be an easy task, but I have to try of course.
on her deathbed
she looks back on her life -
lotus flower blooms
© Chèvrefeuille
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| Credits: Pink Lotus |
Lovely haiku. Reflecting from a deathbed.
ReplyDeleteevery part of the lotus is useful: stem leaf, flower, root;
ReplyDeletewow what a great image for a life lived
much love...
A peaceful death is something to be hoped for. I've seen too many people who weren't able to have this blessing, including my father.
ReplyDeletehttp://poetryofthenetherworld.blogspot.com/2014/09/interpreting-st-francis-of-assisi-in.html
This was challenging, and I am late.
ReplyDeleteMine is up at: http://purplepeninportland.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/what-you-have-given/