Revenant

My life with you wasn’t enough; you want me in your death too. I thought I was free from your wrath by your untimely death–but no. Your spirit had barely time to transition through the bardos and here you are again. You appear in death as you did in life–cold, wicked, treacherous in your countenance.  [...]

You Used to Sing

    You used to sing When your heart was light Your voice so harmonious When life was easier   I remember that time When your heart sang too Joy came visiting More often than now   Your voice went silent Many years ago Tunes of resentment Are your music instead   Now fear has [...]

Buddhists Today

          Having been chosen to interview His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama by “Buddhists Today” magazine, I am overjoyed.  I’ve been requesting an assignment to be able to meet with him for years now.  The opportunity has finally been proffered.             Packing my bags, I’m preparing to come face to face [...]

No Blame

Brown or white we won’t demean Orientation will all be seen Your beliefs different than mine That’s okay we’ll be just fine Call to prayer five times a day Or none at all, we still can play The dress you wear is not my same Makes no difference, there is no blame Language, culture, a [...]

My Solitude

    Meditation’s calm Gentle silence reigns within Solitude brings peace             Day Fifteen of Haiku Challenge:http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/

Quan Yin

Supreme goddess hears the cries of the world and eases the suffering of all sentient beings. She’s the Goddess of Mercy, a bodhisattva who’s vowed to free us all from life’s cycle of birth and death and maya’s gripping hold. She embraces our sorrows and soothes our spirits while pouring cool, calming waters of compassion [...]