Zen Apprentice

Seeking enlightenment 17 syllables at a time.

Advertising copywriter by day, aspiring philosopher/poet by night.

Sadness versus joy.
Random chance versus God’s will.
Are they related?

Ugly jealousy.
Red, soul-destroying dragon.
When will I slay thee?

Clumsy attraction.
The awkwardness of romance.
48 turns 12.

Singing kitty songs.
Running everywhere at once.
It must be bedtime.

Tension wears me down.
Pain shocks me awake at 4.
Must sleep well tonight.