Morning Tai Chi

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Eastern sun
slowly rises
warming
Victoria Harbour

erhu strings
windswept
saturate
dawn rituals

and we move
slowly
in unison
as one

unspoken vibrations
musical meditations

enlightened affirmations!

Comments

Anonymous said…
it was warm enough here to participate..but I didn't..:)
February 4, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Unknown said…
I'm sure I've seen this photo before somewhere. Is it yours? Great connection to the poem anyway, also adds something. I particularly love the last three lines.
February 5, 2009 at 2:44 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
confused - lol I did participate but didn't do very well.

jakill - It is my photo. I took it in Hong Kong. All of the photos are mine.
February 5, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Anonymous said…
i like this a lot! relaxing and slow like tai chi.
February 6, 2009 at 5:04 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Jodapoet,
I think you did better than you think. It clearly states it in this poem. Nicely done, wonderful poem.

bessye
February 6, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh I love the poem but I miss doing Tai Ji. I must get into practicing again, thanks for reminding me.
February 8, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
floreta - Yes, very relaxing and peaceful.

bessye - lol, thank you.

yan - Thank you for visiting
February 15, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Icy BC said…
I love you Jo, for using my favorite photo as a header :-)

This is a great photo, and such a terrific poem, Jo. I'm glad you bring this post back!
September 29, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Icy, I am going to leave that header up there for a long while just for you :) That morning I spent in Hong Kong watching their tai chi completely inspired me. I tried to do it myself but my balance is not good :D
September 29, 2011 at 10:35 AM
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