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The Buddhist Woman

In the middle of a hot summer morning upon my return from the beach throngs of people trudging through on a busy Sunday, by the water quay My heart so heavy laden that it doesn't speak heart breaking beauty that I can only see she walks by in a tilly hat and shiny eyes the scent of incense clinging in mid air I wanted to follow her down the paved path but I had to go, and I couldn't follow so I quietly came home to my quiet little house with weeping walls and windows closed It was a summer morning like many others except for the Buddhist woman her smile, her scent, gave me serenity she stopped me on my tracks,....

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/8/2024 3:28:00 PM

A soothing and timely meeting dear Vie. All events have purpose. :)

Karen Jones

Date: 8/4/2024 2:04:00 PM

Very well written! Intriguing and interesting work makes me want to read further!

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 8/4/2024 6:12:00 PM

She was a peaceful presence in a turmoiled day for me Karen, :)

Jay Narain

Date: 7/31/2024 11:40:00 AM

Beautiful poem.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 8/4/2024 6:12:00 PM

Thank you Jay, glad you enjoyed it

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/30/2024 10:17:00 AM

Such beauty is mind blowing, restorative. Spiritual illumination has an inner/outer beauty that defies definition -- mouth open agape, heart open with gratitude -- soul seeming a bit lighter and lifting. The Buddhist woman afoot, in a garment of light.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/30/2024 6:42:00 PM

Yes her illumined state of being, went noticed at a time when I needed light, thanks for reading Joe

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/30/2024 1:19:00 AM

You write about a variety of things. I know nothing about Buddhism, it does not really interest me. Yet your poem is soothing.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/30/2024 6:41:00 PM

I have studied with Buddhist monks for many years, and they had so much wisdom to offer, thanks for leaving a comment Victor

Tonye George

Date: 7/29/2024 1:19:00 PM

You're a true poet and empath. You should follow your heart next time. She might really need healing. I wish someone who feel my yearn like that and come talk to me.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/30/2024 6:41:00 PM

I hear you and feel your pain Tonye, I asked God to send you a Holy Angel to guide you, and to help you to believe in yourself, more, and more, through His love you become a rare gift to the world Tonye

Ink Empress

Date: 7/28/2024 2:09:00 PM

I feel like you are a very deep feeler and also healer, and therefore you grasp little things around you … and you write about them for us to read and appreciate and feel what you felt. This is so touching and beautifully delivered sweet rose! Sending you light always

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/30/2024 6:40:00 PM

I was in dire need to heal and this woman send me a smile of sunshine, and I felt it, I think she was an angel materialized, thank you for reading

Silent One

Date: 7/28/2024 1:40:00 PM

Seems like a memory that stuck with you.. You can write about any subject and this one is another very good poem..

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/30/2024 6:39:00 PM

Thank you Silent one, I thought she stuck out amongst the crowd, dressed her Sunday best, she look like she glided towards the water, guess it was a meeting of the souls, for a sharp minute as I passed her by