Numinous
Pay attention, child,
to common things—lazy clouds,
lush pastures, small streams.
Draw nigh them, my child,
learning all you need to know
of wisdom and grace—
The ordinary
scintillates as numinous
in this holy place.
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Photo: Grasslands at Santa Rosa Plateau, Murrieta, California
More Haiku Heights with the theme “Nigh” here
More Share the Joy Thursday here
More Sensational Haiku Wednesday with the theme “Attention” here
More Watery Wednesday photos here
to common things—lazy clouds,
lush pastures, small streams.
Draw nigh them, my child,
learning all you need to know
of wisdom and grace—
The ordinary
scintillates as numinous
in this holy place.
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Photo: Grasslands at Santa Rosa Plateau, Murrieta, California
More Haiku Heights with the theme “Nigh” here
More Share the Joy Thursday here
More Sensational Haiku Wednesday with the theme “Attention” here
More Watery Wednesday photos here
Posted on April 13, 2011, in Murrieta, my digital photos, my haiku, Santa Rosa Plateau, Sensational Haiku Wednesday, Share the Joy Thursday, Southern California. Bookmark the permalink. 27 Comments.
Magical Mystical Teacher 
Amazing photo… beautiful poem… thank you for sharing…
Terrific poetry. It made me pause and breathe in the simple beauty in this photo.
the photo is lovely paired with a nice poetry
my watery
What a lovely haiku poem. I must try one sometime. :O)
Oh my goodness…How beautiful and kindred spirits as I always, and I do mean every day, appreciate the beauty of streams and I used the word “Scintillate” at least six times this week. Nature is remarkable as is your haiku.
Thanks so much for sharing. This especially made my day!
Great poems. I think one of the saddest things of the current modern world is the loss of childhood in all the extra curricular activities.
Difficult to place where the photographer might be standing here to capture the cloud in passing, a stream that wanders
wider behind you, perhaps.
lovely shot….it is cool and fresh looking…lovely colors
Lovely shot and poem. I really like the reflected clouds.
Your words are fantastic!! Perfect for the photo too!!
Thanks for visiting me over at Celestial Navigation and for leaving me such kind words 🙂 I’m new to blogging and it’s so exciting to get all these comments!!
Have a nice evening!!
This is a beautiful picture to go with the wonderful poem.
That’s a very calm and quiet river I hope the world would be the same as this is, peace and quiet.
Just beautiful, mmt! I am going to be a child again and try to re-visit these magical experiences! Being in the present, the wisdom of our earth…
love love love!
thank you for taking me back to the beginning.
I love the way the clouds are reflected in the water!So enchanting!I wish I had a way with words the way you do!=)
Happy Thursday!
Beautiful — simple, pastoral, reflective……
beautiful scenery and lovely poetry make perfect combination 🙂
oh so pretty. I love the reflections of the clouds.
Y’know….I think this is THE BEST you’ve ever done….it’s so promising and so real!!! You’ve outclassed yourself today!! Seriously.
And thanks for stopping by yesterday. I always look forward to your visits and comments—-
Come back for my Thursday’s post if you find time. Link: Get down…get funky with the Righteous Brothers
Have a terrific Thursday!!!
simply beautiful
The simple reflection of that blue sky and white puffy cloud is breathtaking!
x..x
sacred ordinary…oh yes!
Beautiful, and serene. I can feel gentle teaching in your words.
The poem seemed to come from bygone days – lovely!
Lovely post!
Being able to see beauty in little ordinary things is a gift!
I’m glad I share it with you.
Sue x
A beautiful shot and a lovely haiku!
Thanks for sharing;o)
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Have a nice and happy week****