I think it is fair to say that most of us here are word people. I appreciate hearing fun words, seeing a well-turned phrase, being sucked into a surplus of meaning…and wonder. Today, I heard a phrase that has captured my imagination and has launched a poetic exploration along with finding an image that I thought expressed the spirit of the phrase. What is it?
The soul is such a shy creature.
That is utterly delicious to me. I hope you enjoy the following haiku and perhaps, you will offer a poetic exploration of your own in the comments! I’d love to hear your thoughts.
the soul
peeking ’round corners
stretching frail tendrils upward
such a shy creature
Post, poem, and photo, Terri Stewart (c) 2014
Terri Stewart ~ a member of our Core Team, comes from an eclectic background and considers herself to be grounded in contemplation and justice. She is the Director and Founder of the Youth Chaplaincy Coalition that serves youth affected by the justice system. As a graduate of Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry, she earned her Master’s of Divinity and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Direction with honors and is a rare United Methodist student in the Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu. She is a contributing author to the Abingdon Worship Annual.
Posted this haiku yesterday on my blog:
The Soul
a Haiku
Like a baby doe,
she hid among the brambles,
nurtured in secret.
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I saw it! Beautiful! I kept imagining my little tiny kitty that was so frightened when she first came home with us. But my brain couldn’t wrap it into the words I wanted. I will be trying again. Maybe a Soul Series of Haiku. — That sounds fun!
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Beautiful!!
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Now you have me playing with words. If I can, I will be back. I’m smiling, too.
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I at first wanted to do a Pantoum, but there was not enough time to play with the words.
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An interesting though, worthy of some time.
Perfectly beautiful post, Terri. 🙂 Makes me smile. 🙂
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