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Linger here then On restless shores; Support lost causes Sooner not later Tides change; Not always better Politics like jam Or peanut butter spread; No use without bread Speak softly Mutter wisely; Politically correct Once in a while Truth entertains fear; All hell breaks lose I think of you All the time; Retrospective anthem Listen and learn My father said; He's dead, I'm afraid Loiter and see My mother said; She's dead, it's true Strange voice tone Less dreary than me; Out of this time zone Mr Eliot he said: "Mermaids don't sing to me; I wake up and I drown..." Thinking makes sad Feeling turns bad; Know now I am mad Thinking and feeling, Doing No-thing; Enlightenment comes Look now Don't stare; Then you'll see Leon Enriquez 13 May 2014 Singapore (Vesak Day thoughts)

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Date: 5/17/2014 6:10:00 AM
Hi Leon, your pen still glitters! Great haiku...and they do sparkle with enlightenment!!! cu // paul
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Date: 5/30/2014 9:50:00 PM
Dear Paul: Thank you for your kind comments. Sorry for the late reply. Back home now from China tour. A very good trip. Talk to you soon. Leon
Date: 5/13/2014 9:44:00 AM
beautiful expressions, enjoyed the write, Leon
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Date: 5/13/2014 11:10:00 AM
Dear Dr Ram: Thank you for your kind comments. Leon
Date: 5/13/2014 8:50:00 AM
There are some excellent thoughts here, my fav is politics like jam. Well done.
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Date: 5/13/2014 11:09:00 AM
Dear Scott: Thank you for your kind comments. Leon
Date: 5/13/2014 7:22:00 AM
Well done! Love the expression of thoughts!
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Date: 5/13/2014 7:51:00 AM
Dear Pandita: Thank you for your kind words. Leon
Date: 5/13/2014 6:52:00 AM
great thoughts Leon,love the journey,,,sounds like you had an uplifting Vesak Day
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Date: 5/13/2014 7:56:00 AM
Dear Richard: Thank you. Yes, I enjoyed a very calm and quiet day reflecting on this unique Buddhist celebration. In fact, I was inspired to write a sonnet titled "Glimpse" about the still silent voice calling each soul to enlightenment. To me, this is the process of casting off your burden to be "enlightened." All the best then. Leon

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