Ekphrastic response to mandala by Vidya Shankar.

Daiku’s follow a haiku structure with a Diane twist.

I

Each line memorized.

Wrist, fingertips, ink-flowing

I am just their tool.

II

More than symmetry

Mind and body altering

Release, learn and grow.

III

Drawn from inner thoughts.

Share our universal fate.

Yes, humanity. DMW