Summer Haiku

Oct. 14, 2010

In July and August of 2010, Golden State Touch published a series of 17 haiku with spiritual themes accompanied by original photography. Some of the haiku were written earlier in the 21st century, while others were written that month.

In the interest of making access to “Summer HaikuHaiku” easier, they have been reprinted in chronological order below, with links that will take you to the nature photography that accompanied them upon publication.

If you appreciate these words and images and are so inclined, please spread the word. GST earns income based on the number of page views, so clicking on the original photos and sharing by way of e-mail, Facebook and/or Twitter is most appreciated. In a very real sense, you are promoting holistic health by sharing these haiku and photographs. If you mention “Summer Haiku” when making your first appointment with Golden State Touch, you will receive $17 off (a dollar for each syllable in a haiku) your introductory session of one hour or longer.

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SUMMER HAIKU

Words and Photographs by Darren Richardson, C.M.T., Berkeley, Calif. www.gstouch.com

Haiku No. 1 (published July 26, 2010, original photo)

God whispers secrets.

Audible serenity,

Blessed listening.

Haiku No. 2 (published July 28, 2010, original photo)

False self-conceptions

are forlorn caterpillars;

be true butterflies.

Haiku No. 3 (published July 30, 2010, original photo)

Spirit is Holy.

In whatsoever you do

practice sanctity.

Haiku No. 4 (published Aug. 2, 2010, original photo)

Divine Messages

wherever we care to look:

churches, skies, mirrors.

Haiku No. 5 (published Aug. 4, 2010, original photo)

AuthentiCity

is a quality locale,

Home within a home.

Haiku No. 6 (published Aug. 8, 2010, original photo)

Restless energy

has only to remember

Alpha, Omega.

Haiku No. 7 (published Aug. 11, 2010, original photo)

Grace within surrounds.

Divine Energy abounds,

brings Light everywhere.

Haiku No. 8 (published Aug. 16, 2010, original photo)

Watch a sunset, breathe.

Know that someone somewhere else

inhales new morning.

Haiku No. 9 (published Aug. 18, 2010, original photo)

Think about Spirit,

the Breath of Life inside us.

Share thoughts, breathe freely.

Haiku No. 10 (published Aug. 20, 2010, report features 12 original photos from The Berkeley Rose Garden)

Joyfulness blossoms

like perennial flowers

watered by loving.

Haiku No. 11 (published Aug. 22, 2010, original photo)

Forgiveness makes sense.

Live this truth, be thankful for

reciprocation.

Haiku No. 12 (published Aug. 24, 2010, original photo)

Love directly lived

multiplies repurcussions,

lovely waves that save.

Haiku No. 13 (published Aug. 25, 2010, original photo)

Harmonious peace

beyond all epiphanies

opens heaven's doors.

Haiku No. 14 (publication date Aug. 26, 2010, original photo)

Transcendental Truth

begins in inner kingdom,

blesses outer world.

Haiku No. 15 (publication date Aug. 27, 2010, original photo)

Take a closer look

at the Love of God revealed:

good works in plain sight.

Haiku No. 16 (publication date Aug. 28, 2010, original photo)

Check-out time for fear.

Let Love be ever-present,

welcome the Whole Truth.

Haiku No. 17 (publication date Aug. 30, 2010, original photo)

Understanding Truth,

we also grasp what it means

to look at ourselves.

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