Self-care

lighting a candle—
self-care for body and soul
on the journey home

Haiku © 2021 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Posted on September 1, 2021, in 5-7-5, haiku, Haiku My Heart, Poets & Storytellers United, Recuerda Mi Corazon and tagged haiku, Haiku My Heart, Poets & Storytellers United, Recuerda Mi Corazon, Weekly Scribblings. Bookmark the permalink. 14 Comments.

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Rosemary Nissen-Wade | September 1, 2021 at 4:45 am

Nice!

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Magaly Guerrero | September 1, 2021 at 7:30 am

Mmm! I love this one. I love how it teases my imagination. I’m already smelling the scent, and enjoying the warmth…

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Frank J. Tassone | September 1, 2021 at 9:11 am

Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #6: MMT’s latest haiku!

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Sunshine Kid | September 1, 2021 at 2:05 pm

Lovely!!

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janicead | September 1, 2021 at 2:49 pm

And where is home?

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Ron. | September 1, 2021 at 3:03 pm

I senryu’d it too, Teach! Well dine. Thanks.

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Beverly Crawford | September 1, 2021 at 3:42 pm

…and such a long, long journey.

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Helen Dehner | September 1, 2021 at 4:08 pm

I love the gentle feeling in your poem … it’s also reassuring.

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Lea | September 3, 2021 at 11:06 am

Such a simple gesture, that soothes in so many ways…

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Hank Kaykuala | September 3, 2021 at 6:09 pm

Lighting the way going home, nice and easy, MMT!

Hank

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gillena | September 4, 2021 at 12:00 am

Appeal to the senses, nice one

much❤love

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JC | September 4, 2021 at 7:37 am

Sometimes candle light can highlight a rocky road and save the night. This is nice! Peaceful. Secure feeling.

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Cara Hartley | September 4, 2021 at 11:26 am

There is always a sense of peace for me when lighting a candle.

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rebecca | September 6, 2021 at 9:52 pm

my days have been so unsettling and peace eludes me. tonight-i will light a candle!
thank you friend.

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