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Sky Red At Noon

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(Okanogan Amitabha) Sky Red at Noon (to Amitabha) In the pureland of the West Sits the Buddha of Infinite Light. Within the infinite light Radiates the perfect compassion Of enlightened passion The magnetizing power Of brilliant fire Turning the whole sky Red at noon. Where is this place? I want to go! Where is this light? I want to see! So says everyone At some point In their heart. The question Becomes a quest When we take the first step To our heart’s desire Which is of course Within. (9/17/23)

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/5/2023 4:21:00 PM

Interesting in an abstract sort of way. The place Buddha speaks of is, as you said, the world within....a quest of a lifetime. Well done, Sara

James Moore
Date: 10/5/2023 4:23:00 PM

Cheers to you Sara, James

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/17/2023 3:27:00 PM

Hello James mores, a question: is this place within? enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/20/2023 10:29:00 AM

Hello James, oh, now I understand. thank you. Enjoy your day my friend./Darlene/

James Moore
Date: 9/17/2023 3:34:00 PM

That appears to be where the poem leaves us......

Tom Woody

Date: 9/17/2023 2:45:00 PM

Interesting poem James. Can't say I personally relate but well written

James Moore
Date: 9/17/2023 2:54:00 PM

Thanks Tom, I appreciate hearing that (it's the kind of response I often get from my wife - who is my main foil to bounce these things off of and who rarely can relate to the subjects I choose), but it's nice to know it's interesting in an abstract way without more shared context. Cheers, J.