Nothing Special

Over the years, writing in poetic format has assisted in my own understanding of certain materials or encounters as I attempted to capture a lesson, insight, or observation I have experienced. Hopefully, the reader will gain from this practice, also.

The Chan/Zen tradition uses a variety of metaphoric imagery. In time, because of their training, interests, and worldview, Chan/Zen poets created a type of "code" for writing and reading their poetry. Images such as the moon, clouds, herons, mon...