Waves And Thorns (Tanka Series)

Waves And Thorns Some time I feel like Questioning everything, But find no answers. Does it reflect my deepest Hidden dissatisfactions? Storm churns in ocean, From a distance the movement Of waves is serene. Sunset spreads a ruby glow I sit in a quiet trance. I watch a squirrel, She rolls over in dirt bath. cajoles a young one! Their playfulness spreads a wave Of mirth into my heart. Learn to live with thorns. Often it comes from your bush. This is how it works. Tired of working to dissolve. Even a little thorn hurts. Eat too much! Stomach Rebels! Eat too little! Sugar goes down! What a nuisance old age is! Need a long long rest. Somewhere in oblivion, On the higher grounds- Above the slippery slopes There is a paradise. 8.21.2016