Top 10 Best Zen Poems for Your Beloved Child

Mother, mother, I ask you,

What do compassionate eyes mean?

It's the phrase on the lips

Of those who practice mindfulness.

Compassionate eyes are those that lessen anger,

To understand others deeply.

They bring peace,

Not harshly judging or criticizing.

If you see the world

Through the lens of love within you,

Without measuring flaws,

That will be true happiness.

Poem by Mbug

When sadness suddenly arrives,

Like the sky filled with clouds,

Smile, my dear,

And peace will fill your heart.

Sadness is also like a tree,

And it needs your care.

Water it, nourish the soil,

And it will bear sweet fruit and fragrant flowers.

A smile is like a grain of rice,

That forms after many times of grinding.

Only after boiling does the grain bloom,

Into pure, white rice.

A smile is like sunshine,

Appearing through the rain.

When that happens, a rainbow will appear,

Shining bright—can you see it?

Poem by Mbug

When you find yourself alone,

Without anyone dear beside you,

Your heart feels cold and empty,

Look outside and you will see,

The trees and leaves whispering softly,

Bringing you coolness and calm.

They hum a song of love for you,

The Earth, tired and worn,

Loves you deeply and truly,

Offering sweet and fragrant food,

Providing you with warmth and shelter.

Though the world is crowded,

The sky is always generous,

Giving air and warm sunlight,

To nurture you day and night.

Love, always present,

Is there for you to accept.

Life, in its truth,

Knows love needs no name.

Poem by Mbug

If you love him dearly

But he's passed on

How can you avoid

The overwhelming emptiness?

When the cloud falls down

Becomes a pure drop of water

The water flows endlessly to the sea

Can you feel the doubt?

Water is still the cloud

Transforming in this world

Though its forms may vary

It is simply a continuation

So, smile and love yourself

For within you, he continues

To live: you - becoming who you are.

Poetry by mbug

When you worry too much

About things yet to come

About what's ahead

It will surely bring confusion

Like walking down a road

Through green fields of flowers

But you're not fully present

Missing the beauty all around

If you're too afraid

Of the future ahead

You’ll miss the magic

Of the present moment's colors

The bridge is still far off

Tucked away at the end of the path

But if you walk with peace

The journey will be much easier.

Poetry by mbug

Everyone carries many seeds

Good and bad within themselves

Destruction or rebirth

It depends on how you tend to them

Sincerity is the seed of grain

Planted from the love within

Traitorousness is the path

That grows from a heart of anger

So if you're truly careful

And nurture the right seeds

With care and dedication

You will reap sweet fruits

Flowers will bloom and birds will sing

From the earth – you – a miracle

If we know how to come together

And cultivate with mindful intention.

Poetry by mbug

Consolation is a way

To bring comfort always

If you truly wish

To help someone in sorrow

Consolation is being present

It's having me here beside you

Smiling and breathing together

Mindfully, every moment

Consolation is a gift

The gift of your presence

It is the most precious offering

Of all the love we share.

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When you love someone

Because they are so like yourself

You are naturally drawn to them

This is a common feeling

But when you love someone

Because they are so different from you

It can be very challenging

And cannot be based on ignorance

Each person is a unique being

So how could we be the same?

Everyone has their own differences

That make the world colorful

Life itself is difficult

Like mountains and valleys intertwined

So, if you love them more deeply

You must never turn away

Therefore, love someone

Not because they are similar to you

This love is true

And complete, now and forever.

(Zen Poetry Collection - Author: Mother Mbug)

“Practice sitting still with steadiness
Then everything shall pass
For when you pause and remain
Peace and harmony will last

Sit with your back upright
Arms resting, calm and free
Breathing slow, gentle, light
To bring yourself tranquility

In this moment you will find
The root of every trouble
Let go of the blind mind
And begin to see with love and sight

This is mindfulness, indeed
The arising of awareness
In stillness, peace will spread
Across the world, bringing fairness.”

Poetry by Mbug

When someone is angry

And acts out in hurtful ways

They are likely suffering too

Wounded and withered in their days

So don't rush to anger's fire

Instead, try to calm your mind

Breathe deeply with mindfulness

And break free from pain, blind to kind

If you can see that inside them

They are troubled and not at ease

You will then cultivate

A heart full of love and peace.

Poem by mbug