I hope to have gathered
To repay your kindness
The willow leaves
Scattered in the garden.
~ Matsuo Bashō
(The Narrow Road to the Deep North: And Other Travel Sketches)
gathering kindness
I hope to have gathered
To repay your kindness
The willow leaves
Scattered in the garden.
~ Matsuo Bashō
(The Narrow Road to the Deep North: And Other Travel Sketches)
Lovely as usual Barbara ! Thank you!
You’re welcome, Jeff! 🙂
Simply beautiful
Thank you, Laurie!
Hi Barbara,
What a lovely poem, and a beautiful painting, well done.
Thanks, magsx2!
I wish I could paint and write like that – so much said with so few words and so few paint strokes. Thank you Barbara!
I’m happy you enjoyed them, Rosie! Wish I could paint and write like that, too… 🙂
What jeffstround said.
Like the delicate illustration too.
It is delicate, isn’t it? A restorative garden feature…
I had to read this several times before I had an almost a-ha! moment.
Beautiful. 🙂
Thanks, Robin! I wonder what an “almost a-ha” moment is?
An act of kindness is one of the amazing , generous act we can give to one another. The poem made me appreciate the good things I received but more importantly it made me reflect on sharing more and be sensitive towards the needs of others. Now, Kindness can come in various forms. In the Blog world, an inspiring comment or a beautiful shared story is an act of kindness and I’m thankful for you and the other bloggers who kept me motivated by the stories they make.
I agree, there is an abundance of kindness shown in the blogosphere. Offering encouragement is a precious act of kindness. And like the haiku illustrates, a simple gesture, like picking up the leaves in a neighbor’s yard to help out, can inspire more kindness to be shared, back and forth or out toward others. I’m grateful for your presence here.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop