Poetry | Haiku | Japanese

This Is Too Good For Me

Mottainai

Favor bestowed by the teacher — truthseeker08 from Pixabay

a favor bestowed

gratitude and shame combined

pain of receiving

Mottainai is a Japanese word that conveys a sense of humility over the sense of being not worthy of receiving a favor from a superior.

If you enjoyed this poem, have a look at my book, We Swallow Light. It’s an exploration of events in a past life and a refreshing take on overcoming pain and the joy of finding love.

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