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Poem

  • Writer: davidsmith208
    davidsmith208
  • May 13, 2018
  • 1 min read

Poem:

If nirvana lies at the center Then action spirals out with passion Otherwise you just have distraction They say return to the Center This is no joke If you are watching TV You will never be free The way to heaven Is up the center of your tree Some have only a fleeting glimpse And then write a book This is not the way The way is three hours a day Or six hours if you are professional A real mystic does six more in secret The enlightened being knows all But is very selective And tends not to intrude But knowing the future Sometimes uses it But mostly for convenience And kindness. The enlightened being actually Transcends time And is one with you So knows what you want before you do DS Poem May 13, 2018


 
 
 

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