The Lighter Side of JzB

Here you will find photos, poetry, and possibly some light-hearted foolishness. For the Heavier Side
of JzB see my other blog, Retirement Blues. (There be dragons!)

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Every day visits*
From Moose, Goose, and Orb Weaver
All seized by Haiku

"Why moose and goose?" you may ask. Back on 2/04/13 Pirate wrote a haiku with an elk in it, and I responded with
one with a moose and then included him every day. A few days later in comments Mystic asked "Where's the goose?"
So I started including her with this post on 2/07. A week later on the 14th, Mark Readfern
asked for and received a spider. The rest is history.

*Well, most days, anyway. Grant me a bit of poetic license.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Carpe Diem # 125 - Wisdom



Sources of wisdom
Knowledge and experience
If you're not a fool

~:~:~

Not automatic
You have to think these things through
Leave out prejudice

~:~:~
 
Look to the real world
Contemplate the human mind
Not your own navel

 ~:~:~

I have a smart mouth
All this glib-tongue wise-guy stuff
From my wisdom teeth

~:~:~

Abode of the wise man
High upon the great mountain
Where the air is thin

~:~:~

On the mountain top
You can find the wise old moose
Silly goose stays home

~:~:~

In garden flowers
The wise spider spins her silk web
Nowhere near my broom
[revised]

~:~:~

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  1. LollyFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Love the last one.

    You could even remove the word wise and we'd still see the subtle suggestion how wise that spider is.

    deep in the garden
    this time spider sets up house
    away from my broom

    cheers!

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  2. JazzbumpaFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Ah, yes
    Nice variation

    Thanx!
    JzB

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  3. joanneFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I often feel a bit overwhelmed by the offerings here....I like so many things about each one....do I have to choose? Espec. fond of the wisdom teeth, and the man on the mountain...

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  4. JazzbumpaFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    No need to chose
    Like what you want
    Discard the rest

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I am sure I have met your man "high on the mountain" Thin air slowing his brain..still really love your moose ! P

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  6. JazzbumpaFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    After further review
    My previous comment
    Makes no sense

    How's that for wisdom

    JzB

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Wonderful haiku ~ all of them ~ I am 'in love' with the moose ~ must be a 'silly goose' ^_^

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  8. JazzbumpaFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Here at the moose preserve
    We aim to please.

    Thanx,
    JzB

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    spoken like a real wise man. a great mix of haiku ^^ and smart spider! lol ^^ my fave is the first one. it's so true!! wisdom's born from knowledge and experience -- but of course, not all the time.. not applicable to fools at all! -- perfectly expressed. ^^

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  10. Wabi SabiFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Oh I do hope you never lose those wisdom teeth!! Or your connection to the wise spider!

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  11. MarkFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Bring on the broom, JazzBumpa, bring on the broom!

    Wisdom & Murder

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  12. UttleyFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:41 AM


    Funny - I just wrote about spiders guarding flowers for Ligo Haibun!

    Good stuff here.

    Uttley

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  13. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I can't help but wonder if your wisdom teeth have ever gotten you in trouble...

    Lady Wisdom

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  14. JazzbumpaFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    MMT -

    So many times, it is the story of my life.

    JzB

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  15. EseFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    All of them are cleverly crafted, JzB. Enjoyed - as always do.

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  16. brudbergFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    The third one caught me... great giggle

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Amazing set of haiku :-) I love them all.
    Cheers!
    www.gracydsouza.com

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JzB

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