by phillipw | Jul 30, 2026 | BU, CH, EN
Pinus Buddha Dark not yet turned to Buddhas, venerable pines Hold dreams in heart rings. ~ Issa [Englished by Phillip Whidden] “While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.”...
by phillipw | Jun 21, 2026 | BU, DE, EL, PE, RA, SA
The Very Stones Will Cry Out Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem In desert places God is seen and heard. A burning bush appears but does not burn. Mild flames are miracle enough. A bird Sings out some...
by phillipw | Jun 21, 2026 | BU, CH, JE, RE
The Mountain is Not Removed Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Inside the Buddhist center in the town Of Mims mosquitoes maze around and bite. They munch your blood until your hand slaps down And...
by phillipw | May 19, 2026 | BU, LU, MO, PI, Uncategorized
Lepidoptera Pilgrims Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem They flick from flower onto flower, ways And ways, but as a broken way of flicks And flutters, flickering through religious days; Or, if as moths...
by phillipw | May 19, 2026 | AU, BR, BU, FL, Ho
Trying Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The butterfly flicked Along as if it despaired Of this fluttering world. ~ Issa [Englished by Phillip Whidden] We try to see inside our minds and hearts The buzzing...
by phillipw | Apr 19, 2026 | BU, MO, NU, SA, Uncategorized
A Japanese Francis and Clare Would Penetrate the Truth Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The monks and abbot snore away beneath The temple tiles and nearby mountain, calm In each dimension. Scenes like...
