OF LIVING AND LOVING... AND COPING...: Serenity (Haiku)

17 October 2010

Serenity (Haiku)

calm amidst the storm

knowing that all things happen

as they should happen...

♥♥♥

serenity of

the mind lies in contentment

of a grateful heart...

Posted for Haiku Heights, The Poetry Pantry

and Potluck Poetry

Image credit: Lithium

36 POINTS OF VIEW:

Anonymous October 17, 2010 at 12:24 PM: Very beautiful and well said. :)
Bing Yap October 17, 2010 at 1:12 PM: thanks for appreciating, thom. ;)
Someone is Special October 17, 2010 at 1:47 PM: Very Beautiful Haiku's..

--Someone Is Sepcial--
Bing Yap October 17, 2010 at 2:16 PM: thank you, sis :)
eyeography October 17, 2010 at 3:37 PM: Lovely haikus...
The second haiku is superb...

Loved reading all of them... :)
Lost in thoughts October 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM: superb second one!
Bing Yap October 17, 2010 at 5:18 PM: sumit, i'm glad that you like the post. thank you. :)
Bing Yap October 17, 2010 at 5:18 PM: lost in thoughts, thanks for appreciating and visiting my blog. :)
Ramesh Sood October 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM: Simply superb.. beautiful.. you think well..
Vinay Leo R. October 17, 2010 at 7:50 PM: Bing, I think you just rock them haikus! :) How wonderful, that second one especially! Breathtaking!

Thanks for being a part of Haiku Heights again.. good to see you! :)
Abigail Parker October 17, 2010 at 8:13 PM: Lovely, reflective, and so true! Beautiful haiku.
Cheryl October 17, 2010 at 8:42 PM: Both of these speak volumes, Bing.
Nanka October 17, 2010 at 8:45 PM: Peace and serenity reigns when you have sorted things out in the mind and accepted it all.
Rumya October 17, 2010 at 8:47 PM: It is true...when your heart is content, you are at peace. :)
Rumya October 17, 2010 at 8:47 PM: It is true...when your heart is content, you are at peace. :)
Strummed Words October 17, 2010 at 9:11 PM: Very apt description of serenity.
Isha Ethera October 18, 2010 at 12:33 AM: I love it :) "a grateful heart", its perfect.
Sherry Blue Sky October 18, 2010 at 3:00 AM: Two beautiful haikus full of wisdom, from a grateful heart. Beautiful, Bing.
Sandee October 18, 2010 at 5:38 AM: Serenity of the mind lies in contentment of a grateful heart...

Now that's a very profound statement indeed.

Have a terrific day Bing. Big hug. :)
Vee October 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM: beautiful haikus Bing! the second one cannot be any better :)
isn't that emma watson in the picture? :P
Teresa October 18, 2010 at 8:56 AM: Truly beautiful haiku! I love them both.
Anonymous October 18, 2010 at 10:51 AM: Ah, now that is serenity:

knowing that all things happen
as they should happen...

Love it!
Anonymous October 18, 2010 at 3:56 PM: BEAUTIFUL serenity of the mind!
Anonymous October 18, 2010 at 9:18 PM: Excellent haiku... so much conveyed with so few words. Nice.

Warmest Salad

Luke @ WordSalad

You very artfully packed all the sins into one short poem. Nicely done. Always appreciate economy with words

regards

Luke @ WordSalad

http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/abscond/
http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/communication/
http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/257/
Bernadine October 18, 2010 at 9:40 PM: Great haiku's - your words say so much and speak so much truth. I am lucky enough to have learned that lesson, and try each day to put it into practice. Thank you for your lovely words!
Cassiopeia Rises October 18, 2010 at 11:35 PM: A lovely Haiku. Well done.

Melanie
Anonymous October 19, 2010 at 1:37 AM: Bing...thats a lovely lovely thought and an awesome Haiku there :)
Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall October 19, 2010 at 2:02 AM: beautiful for sure.
love the imagery.
Anonymous October 19, 2010 at 4:48 AM: I love the serenity you share after reading so many poems about sin on the potluck. Ah, take a deep breath!
Victoria
Bing Yap October 19, 2010 at 8:26 AM: thanks to everyone for all your encouraging and heartwarming comments. i really appreciate your visit here. blessings to all of you!
Chronicles in Red October 19, 2010 at 8:26 AM: So refreshing and loved the imagery as only you can create. Sending you love dear one xxx
Bing Yap October 19, 2010 at 3:24 PM: thank you so much, mandy! i'm glad that you like the post. :)
Amity October 20, 2010 at 11:39 AM: I love your serene 'kus'... ;-)

and i fell in love with your photo!
Anonymous October 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM: Lovely Haiku... great work, Bing :) xoxo
Bing Yap October 20, 2010 at 10:16 PM: amity, thank you. it warms my heart to know that you appreciated the post. :)
Bing Yap October 20, 2010 at 10:16 PM: thanks so much, imagina. :)