Mark J. Halliday Poet Senryu

Enlightenment

Post-enlightenment,
Try to live a better life,
And inspire others.


I read a text Zen Budhism once, and remembered a line that said:
"Before enlightenment, chop wood and pick up sticks. After enlightenment, chop wood and pick up sticks."

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Casarah Nance August 12, 2014 at 3:42 PM I like it! good one Mark :) :) Mark J. Halliday August 13, 2014 at 5:02 PM Thanks

Dr.Ram Mehta August 12, 2014 at 7:53 AM Full of wisdom and thought provoking senryu. I think the contest is to write haiku and not senryu, Mark Mark J. Halliday August 13, 2014 at 5:04 PM From what I've read, structure-wise haikus and senryus are pretty much the same. Senryus are supposed to be about human nature, whereas haiku topics are supposed to be about nature. Glad you liked it though.

Jan Allison August 12, 2014 at 4:21 AM Lovely sentiment good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Mark J. Halliday August 13, 2014 at 5:05 PM Thanks