Le Voyage Magnifique

Fireflies

Fireflies flicker in the night
and blend with distant stars
in blackened universe bound
by transcendental powers
beyond the realm of intellect.

Notes on the mGur form of poetry ▼

mGur, (poetic song), from Tibet is yodic verse (union of the self with the supreme-being). I couldn't find much in the way of its history though it dates back to the 13th century. From what I could find, the form uses metaphor and parallels. The mGur is more a genre of poetry meant as an extension of or resulting from meditation or prayer. Syllable count and number of lines are just general guides to enhance rhythm and flow. It is Buddhistic in nature and often "songs of positive personal experience", many express "joy at having overcome an obstacle [or] hopes for future success" Roger Jackson -Tibetan Literature: Studies in Genre, pp.368-392

The elements of the mGur are:
syllabic, lines are 7 syllables, sometimes more.
most commonly written in 5 lines. A pentastich. The mGur can extend to 8 lines.
a vehicle for meditation. Content should result from or be an extension of meditation or prayer.
often employs metaphor and or parallelism.

Singed Wings by Judi Van Gorder

Flame flickers behind the veil,
changes red to blue and back,
transparent wings, a white moth
flutters in and through small light
to dare touch the living fire.

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