Orange Silk Robe

Buddhists monk
Dressed in orange silk robe
Sitting in the city’s square
Burning incense and chanting prayers
After seven day of fasting,
He sprinkles gasoline over his entire body
Then, lighting a match,
Becoming this human touch,
Bringing light to this world
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Moreno Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Buddhists have a passion for nature and the Burning incense and chanting prayers line was quite nice...
Mason Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Oh how I wish your insight was real ... it just seems to keep getting darker and no one is listening anymore ... smile ... wonderful write here Gregory ...
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