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Impermanence

Impermanence A reading from a Buddist book, A template oft abused, mistook, Concerned with life n dying. To see you on a narrow ledge, Your toes a gripping last vestige. Half inch of grip applying. Your are over the great abyss. A thousand feet deep it is, Water beckons rocks theris No I’m not a lying. Holding 2 handfuls of grass, Goats beard grip, a slipping fast, Rat’s nibble your grassy blades, Slowly slipping down to Hades, you must keep a trying! Impermanence of life the lesson here, Be sorting out who pays, Rats eat each single blade of grass, Must right your wrongs today, Be thoughtful of applying. Fear not brave warrior, of the Styx. For I will there, be with you. Though we carry subtle bricks, pain and misery very thick, In spirit we are flying!!! Don Johnson Inspired: Having read of Padmasambhava’s “Karling Shitro “ spell checker didna like word shitro

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Date: 5/27/2011 1:28:00 PM
An interesting and inventing write. The rhythm and word structure is reminiscent of some of Bob Dylan's songs (don't know if you're a fan, but I get a definite Dylan vibe here). Good work! Regards, Robert.
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Date: 5/27/2011 7:37:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful poetry you have posted and are sharing with us today Don. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/26/2011 9:43:00 PM
another wonderful piece you've penned Don
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Date: 5/26/2011 8:49:00 PM
as always amazing ..DON.. ending one's life is just a waste of time.. with so much to enjoy and enjoy again..luv..
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