the moon bridge
threads a shaded path
through sun-filled trees
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Photo: Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, c.b.w. 2015
Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2016
Shade
Portland Japanese Garden
Ensō
leafy shadows
brush zen circles
a moment to think
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Photo: Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, c.b.w. 2015
Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2016
Special Note: In Zen Buddhism, an ensō is a circle drawn in one or two uninhibited strokes that symbolizes enlightenment and strength.
Heron
Standardherons on the shore
preen feathers
look to the sun
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Photo: Heron Sculptures, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, c.b.w. 2015
Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2015
C.B. Wentworth 