HaikuKitty

In the ebb and flow of our daily lives, moments arise that test the fabric of our maturity, unwrapping the layers to reveal a core tinged with childishness. It's not the proud banner we carry into our battles; rather, it's a shadow, a reminder of the simplicity and rawness of our beginnings. Coming out into the parking lot after a long day at work to find my car spat on in retaliation for my overly indulgent last break was an act so base, so primal, that it could only speak of a frustration borne from the depths of childish spite. Yet, in that moment, I realized that by taking my long break, I had done the same thing to my co-worker, only I had done it first. Perhaps my co-worker's action was a misguided attempt to relieve pent-up stress or frustration from work or personal life. Maybe it was a cry for attention, a desire to be noticed, heard, or acknowledged in some way. It could be that they struggle with setting and respecting boundaries, both in terms of respecting others' property

I am at a cave, and I am just walking inside the gate to visit this important landmark in Buddhism, and a man comes up to me - very "friendly" And he makes assumptions. He begins to tell me the history of the caves without giving me a chance to speak. And he is doing a good job of his explanations. However, he is pushing me to move quickly from spot to spot to spot - never giving me a real chance to stand and connect with the Pali written on the walls, or the art work, or the feeling of being in the space, or the smells of the space, or to see the small details. He is just rabbiting on, telling me this point, this point, this point rapidl

:thumb186608326: The November Haikuthon entries There it is!  A link with all of the contest entries in one convenient place!   There are lots of amazing gems in these month long, write a haiku a day efforts.  Great work to all, and go and support the entrants by reading and commenting! I love how DA has made this a great place for groups, this is the easiest time I have ever had keeping up with everyone.  DA keeps getting better and better all of the time. For those curious about what I have been up to lately, I am laying in bed, watching a sunrise over a tributary of the Amazon, reading awesome haiku and listening to the sound of mangoe