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About B Gourley

Bernie Gourley is a writer living in Bangalore, India. His poetry collection, Poems of the Introverted Yogi is now available on Amazon. He teaches yoga, with a specialization in pranayama, and holds a RYT500 certification. For most of his adult life, he practiced martial arts, including: Kobudo, Muay Thai, Kalaripayattu, and Taiji. He is a world traveler, having visited more than 40 countries around the globe.

Pumpkin Patch [Haiku]

the pumpkin patch 
has been harvested:
orange orbs galore.

DAILY PHOTO: A Few Views of the Wrigley Building

Lake Waves [Haiku]

sometimes placid as
a lake; sometimes churning
like the ocean.

PROMPT: Lesson

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life.

The world as experienced through my mind is not a true reflection of the world. The mentally-experienced world is malleable and can be painted beautiful.

All things are impermanent, so nothing is worth great angst.

There are two ways to live life: take everything seriously or take nothing seriously.

Goldenrod [Haiku]

goldenrod field, 
now subdued, will soon blaze
in the morning sun.

DAILY PHOTO: Lion Approaches

All-Seeing [Senryū]

if your mushroom has
an eye, it’s time to stop
eating mushrooms.

Gutted Cathedral [Kyōka]

the old church stands:
proud, tall, and hollowed.
when it’s rebuilt,
will it be another church?
or will it be a shopping mall?

PROMPT: Favorite Foods

What are your favorite types of foods?

Vegetables & fruits, also nuts.

DAILY PHOTO: Jewelers’ Building, Chicago