The brushstrokes of enlightenment
can be traced from earthworms’ trails,
in the way the dewdrops sparkle.
and in the tilt of dandelion heads.
The psalms of wisdom
are winds that’s kissing canopies
the lullabies in mountain streams,
and the way the grass can rise
forgetting weight of footsteps,
It will teach you more than books.
The librarian by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Today it’s 55 words at toads, and Kerry want’s a touch of Zen as well. I will also link this to Poetry Pantry
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May 2, 2015
Björn Rudbergs writings 
And the way the grass can rise forgetting the weight of footsteps….absolutely marvelous! What determination in these words.
I definitely feel the zen in this close observation of nature. Perfect detail!
The way the grass rises up again is a wonderful metaphor for the teacher of wisdom, Bjorn. Thanks . K.
I feel the wide open spaces calling as I read your words. A connection with the earth is essential to enlightenment, I believe.
Oh, Bjorn, how beautiful! A touch of Zen rendered into the most gorgeous poetry.
I loved the depiction of grass lifting itself up from the weight of footsteps and rising up in glory 😀
Loved this poem!
xoxo
love this song of life, very much Zen like..
Greatest teacher : Nature!!:) and your beautiful country is full of such beautiful wisdom…………….
indeed, one has to look to nature and can learn much.
Such an abundance of lessons learned from observing the miracles of nature, and hopefully, practiced in example.
Inspiring!
Poppy
Enlightenment and wisdom are basic ingredients found in nature that many may well discover and emulate! Truly so Bjorn!
Hank
We specialise our learning behind a desk but broaden it immeasurably by walking free on earth. Beautifully written Bjorn.
Mother Nature has a great storehouse of wisdom. Power also. We should treat her nice and be good stewards of the forgiving Earth she rules. I like the idea of how her grass can recover from being trod on. A lesson and model for us.
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Nature certainly is the best teacher of all! Sometimes looking at and appreciating our surroundings teaches us more than books ever can.
Bjorn this is a favorite of mine…I kept saying yes, yes, yes….
‘and the way the grass can rise
forgetting weight of footsteps,
It will teach you more than books.’
A perfect quote and lesson for us all to be more in nature…
I think that sometimes we forget that Nature can ‘teach us more than books’. People, Nature, books we need a healthy balance of these in our lives.
“The brushstrokes of enlightenment”
“the tilt of dandelion heads”
absolutely luv you imagery in this one; oh and the image of the librarian is hilarious LOL
have a nice Sunday
much love…
I especially love:
“forgetting weight of footsteps”
— oh, that we could all learn how to do this.
I was captivated by the opening lines in each stanza, but there are so many delightful lines..nature in her splendor will always teach us in ways that no book truly can..there is so much substance in this Bjorn..I just had to read it over and over.
Nature! The best teacher, the best healer and the one where I find peace of mind…. Beautifully done, with a touch of Zen… 🙂
Love this. Reflections on nature make us face reality and learn.
there it’s a soft delicate feel too this. I love the images, particularly the lines were grass forgets the weight of footsteps.
lovely, Björn!
This is beautiful. You have expressed the beauty and wisdom nature delivers if we listen and look.
Beautifully said.
Yes, nature is the perfect class room.
Your last three lines are pure magic, Bjorn–and the totality of the poem a picture that couldn’t have more of a Zen feel, for me.
This is how I feel, too. Beautiful, Bjorn.
“forgetting weight of footsteps” entire poem is lovely – that image resonates beyond 🙂
Excellent images. There is so much to learn not from books.
What could be more zen than being in touch with nature and with the sparkle of dewdrops? Love this, Bjorn 🙂
You’re right! But who has ears to hear and eyes to see?
The Corner Thrift Store
Brilliant!! Bjorn you brought such a truth with brevity – this is a favorite for me…
“the way the grass can rise
forgetting weight of footsteps,”
Great work.
the way the grass can rise
forgetting weight of footsteps… great line there!
A life truism beautifully articulated – this poem should be up on classroom walls.
This is absolutely beautiful, Bjorn. Nature can definitely teach us so much!!
brushstrokes of enlightenment has so many meanings. it represents history, and that art enlightens us…so many things. i relaly like that phrase.
Joy From Acts of Pleasure
Seems we can learn as much, if not more, from nature than from books. Well done, Bjorn. 🙂 — Suzanne
The art is a great choice and I agree the best learning comes from nature
Well written, very real.
You remind me to get off my backside and back to the easel!
I specially admire the ending lines:
and the way the grass can rise
forgetting weight of footsteps,
It will teach you more than books.
Wow!
“teaching more than books” …. my passion in life.