Haiku: The Middle Way

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We have to breathe in
We can’t hold it forever
Take the middle course

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Haiku: Still Lake

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Conflict has parents
Peace is a natural state
Still lake of the mind

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Haiku: Heart

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When the mind is still
The whole world is still with you
Peace is in each step

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Haiku: Peace

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Peace is natural
Peace is within and without
Peace is forgiving

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Haiku: Peace

Peace carried within
Take it wherever you go
Meeting worlds of calm

copyright Francis Barker 2020