Unbridled thoughts dart,
mind holds on desperately-
reluctant master.
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Don't hear, argue;
instead listen and discuss;
master guides pupil.
instead listen and discuss;
master guides pupil.
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This post is shared with Haikuhorizons and this week's prompt is MASTER
Beautiful. Sounds like a Samurai teacher advising his student. On the other hand, it sounds like more like a Zen Buddhist's advice to his pupil.
ReplyDeleteIf I write about Samurai, it will itself become a post within a post. So, I will write an email to you.
Thanks SG, I feel humbled by your comment. It'll be interesting to hear about Samurais :)
DeleteI want to send that Samurai piece to you. But I cannot find your email address. Please send me a test email and I will reply.
DeleteI just did :)
Deletediscussion and asking questions is the soul of gaining knowledge. Socrates always urged his pupils to ask, ask and ask and then discuss upon all the answers.
ReplyDeleteI loved these verses!!
True Ankita, a good teacher always encouraged curiosity and discussions. Pleased you liked my take
Deletebeautiful!!! loved the second one!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anjali :)
Deleteboth have the tranquility of a Zen moment !
ReplyDeletethank you for the kind appreciation Milan :)
DeleteVery good advice--sounds like something a Master would say
ReplyDeleteThanks Leona
DeleteI agree with the second.
ReplyDeleteI nod in agreement Rallentanda.
DeleteVery beautiful pair of Haiku. I loved the second one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words Ushaji :)
DeleteThought provoking haiku. "listen and discuss"- something which we have to always keep in mind.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rahmath, we often forget to listen and only like to speak our hearts out. I wanted to remind myself to listen and be patient.
DeleteLovely ones, both of them.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done.
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