Boudhanath Stupa

Hands brush
Against 
Spinning prayer 
Wheels
Gentle wishes 
Drift among
snap-happy 
Tourists
Who Forget
This moment


Joyful children 
dodging
Wandering priests
Met by 
Disapproval

Swaying flags
Teased
by the breeze
And 
The Stupa 
Towering above 
Us all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vinson Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 11:07 AM
I think today the Buddha smiles. Nicely done, Keys. : )
Dupins Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 12:50 AM
I really like how you structured this poem and the flag personification. Good job and welcome to poetrysoup!
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