buddha

Journal Poetry Day:

Edited to add: I am sorry, but i will not be able to attend flux tonight, its a combination of reasons. You know i love you guys.

[A long time ago I came across a small little poem, which was part of a larger collection of works By Fernando Alegria. Entitled: Instructions for undressing the human race.]


Part XV

Undress the Buddhist monk of his flames
Cover him with a red parasol
Anoint his dark face with oil
perfume his things with the breadth of a maiden
Wrap his body in silk
Break Open pomegranates on his lips
squeeze a dove on top of his head
Don't Bug him, love him from afar
Allow him to flare up
Like a match between the fingers of God



Peace, Love and Verse
Buddha

Chapter 6: lost but making good time