The Huge Entity: Mu Haiku: Because it's things catching oneself

Mu Haiku: Because it's things catching oneself

Wednesday, November 02, 2005 → by Danieru

Time for another session of Mu poetry...

Mu is a Japanese and Chinese word regarding an absence of/in the negative. When one desires an answer, but your question makes false assumptions, the answer can only be Mu. A radical change of perspective is required before the Mu can be overcome... - link

...this week inspiration comes from my very own Japanese students! There are some things in life so bewildering and yet so imbued with meaning that sometimes only art, and in this case poetry, can uncover anything resembling insight.

Here are some examples of authentic poems I received this week from my Junior High School students. May they tell you little, but teach you much:

Universe
Beautiful Stars
pretty, smiling, friendship
Friends are important
Love

Life
Very complicated
cry, laugh, self
Time passes so quickly
Sad

Sun
Very hot
Shining is big
It is very important
Beautiful

Moon
White silver Light
Wrap the sky
Shine all things
Beautiful beyond expression

The Earth
Very beautiful
Earth is blue
Many people live on Earth
Love

Dream
Very mystery
Enjoy, interesting, beautiful
Dream is coming night
Mystery

and my personal favourite...

Lion
Cool face
Running, eating, barking
Lion is very strong
Terrible

In expressing their very dearest ponderings an entire alternate Universe of their creation comes into being! Write your own Mu poem in the comments section below. Try keep your subject matter deep and your mind completely empty, and remember: