His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness The Dalaï Lama
wraps his thoughts in a mantra:
I pray for Dignity and Tibetans,
I pray for Liberty for the Americans.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Cavanaugh Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 1:25 PM
Wonderful Clerihew here. I absolutely adore the first two lines.
Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Thanks so much for your uplifting visit and comment, Jon! Have a nice weekend! Blessings, Hanitra
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Thanks so much for your visit and kind words. I find it fascinating how I can feel connected with someone I have never met who lives on the other side of the world who I don't communicate with that often. Still I feel a indescribable warmth and connection. There is just something about your spirit that draws me in. Have a wonderful weekend.
Goff Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Hanitra...thanks for stopping by....i passed 3 Tibetan Monks once...on a walk around a lake here in Minneapolis....one paused...looked me in the eye and smiled...my heart was filled with peace from that day....love, jimbo
Kendrick Avatar
October 28, 2012 at 8:29 AM
I like the rhythm and flow of this one..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by my work..Thanks for the information about your country and name..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 7:02 PM
he is one cool dude, I saw him last week and he is SO real, humble, present. Light & Love
Horsman Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 4:07 PM
love this, especially the last line, that gives one something to think about....
Liwayway Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM
wow!! awesome write friend Hanitra..I like it not only the form but every words you've said. thanks for sharing..hugs!!
Squyres Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 5:21 AM
I've not tried a "clerihew" yet...maybe one day. Dalai Lama has much to say about tolerance and peace. Enjoyed !
Guzzi Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Yes he request we all try not to let ourselfs get angry! and that anger showed an insecure person..makes one go hmmmm aye? Light & Love
A   Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Hi V R-A., a weee powerful,,, enjoyed your clerihew... always...pd
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Hello, there. I forgot your nicname. I think you were using "hanitra?" This has a nice rhythm to it and is a great person to write about! soupmail.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 3:10 AM
This is such a worthy person to write about. My prayers match yours. I would love to meet him one day. Great poem!
Onclaud Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 10:39 AM
this is a visually striking poem,voaha... enjoyed how you ended this with a punch.. i am an admirer of the dalai lama.. perfect!.. winning huggs!..:)
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