Today I've decided to embark on a a journey of self discovery. Okay, maybe that sounds silly, but it's true. Who am I? Well everyday I have a different answer to that questions. I am not static. I am constantly changing, evolving and discovering myself. Along the way, I have often turned to poetry as a thoughtful friend. So, for the next three hundred and sixty-five days I will be choosing one poem that best defines me that day. Wish me luck!
Day one:
Here is today's poem:
letting go
of a slanderous heart------
while shelling the beans
Hosai Ozaki
Commentary: for me I find much comfort in the ritual cooking of the Thanksgiving meal and the cutting of root vegetables and slow simmer of soup, two days later.
