By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
In response to dVerse’s Meeting the Bar: Zen Poetry
I grieve
you say let go
I let go
The pain remains
you say un-attach
I un-attach
Tears fall
you say allow their fall
I allow their fall
Water cleanses
you say look below
I look below
Tether is gone
you say let it go
I let it go
Sky meets water
you say no beginning no end
I say no beginning no end
Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words 
Perfect example of zen writing.
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I am honored. Thank you! 🙏
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This is wonderfully written. I love the circle of letting go but never letting go!
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Thank you Dwight! ❤️
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You are welcome!
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Love the feeling of acceptance in this poem, Ami ❤
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Thank you Sunra! 🙏
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It is so easy to advice and much harder to follow.
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Most definitely! ❤️
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This is so good. Touched my heart. Thank you!
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You are most kindly welcome! 🙏
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Thank you Grace. My very good, aged friend who is a Buddhist Monk, has been trying (in vain) to teach me for many, many years to let go and not hold on to attachments. Maybe I’m starting to get it. Merriest Holiday Season to you as well. 🥰
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This reads like a mantra for relaxation and embracing the present time. Thanks for joining in. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
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Beautiful Ami. KL ♥️
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Thank you so much KL! 💜
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Love the feeling to this piece. It’s more about acceptance than resignation, I find that very Zen. Have a great holidays see you next year
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Thank you so much Rob! Happy Christmas and Merry New Year to you as well. 😊
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Ami this is truly beautiful and so moving thank you for sharing ❤
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Thank you for your lovely comments, great prompts and the gift of your time. 🙏
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You are so welcome 💕
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I was very moved by this poem Ami.
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((hugs)) ❤️🙏❤️
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🥹🥹🥹
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