a bright star
bridges oceans of tears
miracles confirm
rising out of darkness
compassion shines
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Author notes
Kwan Yin: www.crystalink s.com/kwanyin. html
Written January 6th, 2005
In a list
Comments
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very very nice, and so apt for our times as a nation too
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Namo Kwan Shih Yin Pu Sa!
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I enjoyed this poem and wouldn't change one thing. It is interesting and you want to keep the images and thoughts with you as you travel through the day.
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Another good tanka. The imagery is powerful, which is hard to do with a format that relies on simplicity and is of such a short length. Great job.
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theshortsentencesofbeautyforus.
Ebbs the sought spiritualality so many of your readers crave! -
Kuan Yin, the smiling
compassionate one,
who hears the cries of the world
She in you, as gentle
awareness embraces
the crier of tears,
the wounded,
the one pained by separateness
"Welcome, dear one" - smiling
she invites the heart to melt,
the world to shine
"Welcome, child" - forever
will the truth see us free
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Thanks Kari
Actually, I have XnView (just as good as PSP, only free). But I only wanted the pic as a complement to the tanka - not a part of it 
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Loved it!
oooooooooo I loved this to bad u don't have PSP and can't put the words on it. Awesome job hun.
Kari -
Thank you, Ron! Yes, it does, and was intended to indicate the universal aspect of that spiritual truth.
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wonderful as always
Gennelle, this beautiful poem could apply (and probably does apply) in many religious contexts, including Christmas through Easter for Christians. What do you think? -
Out of the world!!
This is excellent!!
Your creativity and orignality blend vividly in this piece too!!
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well written
very well done poet...I like the twist in the second line...it works well...and darkness and shines...works well with the upper half...well written tanka...thanks for sharing...larry -
Riding a dragon symbolizes the removal of obstacles and barriers. Either by physically removing them or by giving the entities who are being barred, means to go past the limits. Let the dragon ride. Thank you for creating and sharing. Take care,
Rage -
excellent
Excellent, beautiful and I love it!
Lovely pictures painted in so few coloured words, a masterpiece in my gallery of Haiku.
Thank you so much for sharing
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Brought to mind a song which begins 'I arise today...' Your picture invoked that imagery, of one arising - a bright star perhaps as the poem starts.
Im not sure I know what this is about, but your chosed words are beautiful and fit together like a string of pearls Nice job
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Powerful words and a powerful message so beautifully enshrined and miracles do happen--Shubs
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Could be because it is NOT a haiku
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Not my type of Haiku..
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wow this is truely beautiful. I love how sincere and touching it is to the readers heart offering a sense of comfort and warmth.
huggles
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Powerful
Absolutely powerful haiku. Thanks for sharing such beautiful words of wisdom. Great work... I loved it! -
... And Mark Rickerby is my Uncle! Some of your fans / friends are my family members on AP! ... That is so neat! I can tell why my family love and adore reading and commenting on your work, you are so talented and the picture you have placed with your poem is gorgeous, this truly is a masterpiece and I feel very honored in reading it Sara
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Beautifully written and gorgeously presented. I loved this! Great imagery, too.
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Oooh... very deep.
That's all I can say about this, though (yeah, a lousy comment ). Does this have somehting to do with spiritual awareness...? 
Okay, don't mind me... lol 
~Bishonenkoi
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After finish reading your poem I'm curious about what this poem is based on. Good Job
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Awesome
Dearest Gennelle
I read this again and it evoked the same feelings of awe.
Deeply spiritual and divinely well-known.
Myra -
Love the picture and the words in the poem brilliant very wpoerful and amazing the images are also awsome very vibrant like the picture again thank you for letting me read your work..
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short , sweet and quite insightful
I was on and saw that you were a moderator, so read your poem here and your info, thanks for the pleasant reading and education. -
Thanks! but no, the singular would hardly make sense of what are (by definition and context) plural; i.e. all encompassing and boundless.. not to mention becoming too wordy with the added articles and prepositions that would be grammatically necessary .
The soft sibilants fit the theme well, actually.
I can assure you, I always choose my words with very conscious care.
~G
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Lovely analogy!
Did you try to convey this in single references? There are many plurals in here that 'hissssssss'with the 's' . I have similar tendencies. Just thought you might want to try the singular action to give it the strength you intended!
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very thought provoking. God bless you sweety.
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I like the metaphor and imagery in this. A great tanka which I truly enjoyed.
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Beautiful both in words and concept. The picture is a great effect
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Well, my goodness! Look who's back! Thank you, Peter. Long time no see.
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a single star fell tonight
and opened up my heart
and tears did burst from chambers two
that we were so apart
My mind could not hold up the head
it sank towards the ground
and found as in a miracle
a pearl of seven pounds
I held it then in both my hands
and whispered: sweet Gennelle
I sing for you of paradise
though I am lost in hell
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A tanka must be only five lines and less than 31 syllables. It's a poetic discipline that takes a while to master.
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bit short for me but very nice poem :-)
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This is beautiful, so full of positive hope! the similarity of the image that connects the piece together is perfect.
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wonderful!
This is a wonderful write! And again, thanks for leaniance! Lol. Keep it up! (Tho I see you don't need it! Lol )
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Thank you, Michael!
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ILiveForYourSweetVoiceOnTheWind~
Awsome!
Diamond Dust on a sandy beach!
Beautifuly done
xoxo
Michael
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i really like the picute as well as the text, ....wow thast pic is so inspirational!!!!
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wow. this is amazing. it's really short but it doesn't matter cuz it's gr8. *i solute u poetry leader*. keep up the good work. hope 2 c more.
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Thank you, Renee Your comment is most appreciated.
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Your tanka encompasses many realms of light. Compassion is indeed a very bright one. I love this line of this tanka; "miracles confirm" this is an enthralling thought. I look for the miracles each day brings. Very magically penned.
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Thank you, Cheryl! Glad you liked it. Living in Okinawa sounds wonderful.
Tanka is one of the earliest forms of Japanese poetry. I have a link to a site with 100 examples of original Japanese tanka on my Collection list page, 'Japanese form ~ tanka'.
~G
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This is a lovely poem...tanka you say? I need to learn more about different forms of writing. I think I will put that on my list of things to do my first winter in PA. That will be Nov. Dec. Jan. and Feb.
I lived in Okinawa, Japan for 4 years and both of my children were born there. It was a wonderful place to live. I took up scuba diving and learned a lot about the culture.
Cheryl
Cheers!!
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Compassion stirs in the hearts of those who look beyond themselves. Well done master ,
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Thankies
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Thank you, Dan! I really appreciate your comment and applause. So, have a clappy back
~G
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Tanka you for sharing
This piece brings to me a sense of hope through times of despair. The bright star being the glue that holds it all together. Showing compassion and humanity through a spiritual form not physical. Sort of like "the bright light at the end of the tunnel".
Certainly made me think, which i don't like to do
Have a clappy!
Dan
Edited on Apr 28, 10:35 p.m. because 'Typo'.
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G, Such a melodious sequence of beauty with brings a calmming to the heart, wonderfully done!
and many blessings, Sandi
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woah very short yet at the same time it is also very powerful. nice write! keep 'em coming.
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Oh Master, as your light can be seen accross the waves the beauty and the glory overcomes all my hidden darkness. As a man in the desert would thirst, even so your light would bridge my chasm, bringing the healing of the ages to this heart and soul. In these words you have come to me again, and yet I see you here in a new Light.
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Thank you, Andy! I'm pleased you appreciate it. And the Moody Blues, of course! My all time favourites
~G
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I feel like this is the first time I have read you.
Compassion heals the tears. I like that. A short poem, but a powerful message. Don't know the form, but I am sure it is correct.
Really impresses me that you like the Moody Blues. I have just about everything they have done. I love them and they are my favorite group.
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Beautiful Pen!
I love to hear, see, or read of compassion... This poem brings much peace, as the light over comes the world....
Thanks for sharing you, and all your inspiration that carries the wounded through and through....
You're an angel....
Pen on sis! zzzzzzzz
-Timothy The Poetic Weaver
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This is truly remarkable. I don't usually read Haikue's because more often than not I find myself misunderstanding them. I really like this one though, its thought-provoking and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Take Care
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Thank you, Joe! Yes, it is indeed intended to be read that way as well. True compassion is universal, as is Christ.."the Bright Morning Star"
~♥G
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You know, The poem made me think of Jesus dying on the cross, it had that feel, and when I thought about it further, it still worked. Whether you meant it that way or not, it's a lovely poem.
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Thank you! Actually, this is a tanka (5 lines, not 3 as in haiku)
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haiku..thats somthing i dont see alot of
you made this small haiku somthing more
i think ur a great writer
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i love this haiku keep writing
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UMM WOW this is so beautiful and has so little words but yet is so powerful amazing, great job
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Very nice. Lovely language
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Thank you, tornsky! If you would like to know more about the Japanese form called tanka, you can check out AndrewHide's page, he teaches classes on it allpoetry.com/AndrewHide
Also, to read a comment of his on another tanka of mine:
allpoetry.com/poem/969324/all=1
~G
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i really like this..but i was wondering what is a tanka? great job thou i like short poems that mean something deep and this was definatley one of those!
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You have a beautiful soul for something to come out of your head like that! You're awesome!! what a great tanka!!
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Great
Wonderful work here, your beautiful tanka makes my pitiful work look even worse! This is really fantastic, you use imagery to persuade your readers with your point, brilliant. Great work!
Purplerose
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Thank you, goz! Glad you liked.
~G
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reminds me to try to always see the light within something dark... enjoyed
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Beautiful!
I saw the picture. Ignored it. Read the piece. Visualized it. Looked at the picture again... and saw it better (smile) -
Wow, this is truly beautiful. Powerful and well written in such few words. An excellent write.
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I decided tonight to check out tankas, to learn about them and this is first one I selected to read. It is beautiful. I am not familliar with how tankas work but ths one appears to be a great one to start my journey of tanka discovery with!
Lorena -
Thank you, Steve! Appreciate the vote of confidence too.
~ G
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i like the poem very much. I like the implication that compassion is derived from trangressions against us "rising out of darkness" ie forgiveness. I think forgiveness is so profound and inks the true depth of love
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Thank you so much, Charishma! I'm so pleased you appreciated this. Yes, she is the universal Mother, aka Kannon, Avalokiteshvara, Tara...
~G
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Striking and Sweet!
Wow, Gennelle! This is an awesome tanka. It was so nice to see a picture of the Kind Mother of Compassion, Kuan Yin here on this page. What a wonderful dedication/ode to Her. This made me sooooooooo happy{I believe in Her power alot and her mantra "Om mane padme hum" is like a sacred Bible for me. Please do read my poems on Goddess Kuan Yin. I've done quite an in-depth study on her three months back. Those who understand the story behind the Goddess will appreciate your tanka even more{and trust me, every line here speaks volumes on Her}. I can't thank you enough for sharing this!!!
{{{{{{{{{{{{Big Hugs to You}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
-Charishma -
Thank you for your lovely comment, Lindarose!
Wonderful to meet you! Sharron is a beautiful soul on wings of Light.
~G
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wonderous
This work is so short, yet so beautiful.It is so true.My friend, AngelEyes711 sent me to your sight for inspiration. I have been going through a rough time with two ill sons and I found this one so soothing.I am a new poet on this site, and when I have time I will spend hours reading your words of truth!I hope you will visit my sight and read two poems.."Afterwards" and "the Sea and My soul"Your comments will help me to be a better writer. Thanks and Namaste Blessed be,Genelle -
Lovely!
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Great write! The picture seems to compliment this poem in the best of ways -- I especially liked the delicate sense of wording in this; it was almost impossible to have a brash thought after reading. Great work
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Bill!
~G
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Hi Genelle:
Wonderful words from a wonderful poet. The picture just adds to the beauty of these words. I really enjoy the depth you put into your poetry and thank you for sharing these with us. Talk to you later.
Bill -
Uplifting and has a tender quality that massages the soul, and focuses the energy...
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Wonderful Piece!
This is an excellent poem! I love your imagery. Must read more!!! -
Hey I already commented. Oh well, you got my praise twice
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This is absolutely perfect! Beautiful. I want to print this out on a color printer and post it on my mirror. I love it.
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In all flux, suffering seems to be a human constant.
Yet, finding that calm center one sees that compassion always flows from it. The Real - whether one calls it God or Tao or Emptiness - IS compassion itself. "And you are That"...
May your poetry continue to inspire
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You write very beautifully. I love your works. Love, Ashlee aka Alahmorah
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"miracles confirm" the one in love
As I reach out to touch the loveliness of your love
Ditto Pari Ali your beauty is one lily breath of love
Heaven sent from up above
As you shine on as a " bright star" in all our souls and hearts
Bravo Gennelle, I simply love the you in you
Sugar, spice, and all things nice
You turn gray skies into hues of violet bleu
Your images and songs of love are pure golden liquid light
Forever you stand in the lightness of eternity
Forever you sing of truth within your tender beauty
I just cannot get enough of your sweet love
My, you shine in the heartstrings of the divine mind
One day I hope I can compact my words that seem to overflow
Every time I strike the golden bow, I hear in my heart and soul
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Thank you! Yes, and it arises in us, from our hearts.
~G
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so true the Bright Morning Star will shine his light on all things
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Power of the soul's light
It's been a while since I've visited your pages of love and light and as always your words bridge continents and shines, illuminating hope and the positive! Wonderful tanka, Gennelle! This poetry form suits you so well as you really have mastered the art of economy of words without loosing anything in poetic depth and beauty! So glad that you share the light of your soul with us!!
~ Nicolette
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Not much to say here, wonderful sounds as a minor compliment to what we read on this page, so I'll just smile
Love and peace,
Mari
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wonderful and so true we see such outpouring of compassion born out of the collective human grief for this particular tragedy and as it is so great so is the compassion offered... and it will be much more then the tragedy for people with help will rebuild their lives and find the strength to go on. A good write Maatkara, it draws our attention from what is heartbreaking to what is beautiful and admirable.
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Thank you, Duana!
~G
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This is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!!!! You are such a beautiful and wonderful person!!!
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Thank you, Margaret! Your impressions are right, the greatest tragedies cause compassion to rise collectively also... equal and opposite (though one may seem smaller, it is greater).
~G
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lovely tanka..... I enjoyed the visit into your compassion.... and heart... wonderful work....
Don
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