On July 17th I decided to do a silent retreat day at my Enchanted Cottage. I dedicated this one to Mary Magdalene since she has been appearing to me in my thoughts and daydreams, maybe in my night dreams also, but I don’t remember those. The first set of Haikus are for Mary and the second set from my musings lakeside and in my backyard the same day.
a plain name, Mary
it holds the whole universe
she is the Beloved
think, say what you please
she cares naught for your thoughts
she knows her true self
the rose, the lily
symbols of Mary’s pure heart
abide in my garden too
raindrops pelting down
each one a whisper, a word
Heaven’s telegraph
hawk screeches: Listen!
salmon gulps: Trust inner knowing!
wisdom from my cards
squirrels everywhere
zigzag across fence and yard
mirroring my thoughts
wind chimes dance on breeze
water ripples on bird bath
incense wafts on wind
Poetry, Prose, and Painting 