the king travelled incognito
mixing among the commoners
both delighted and also envious
of how they find joy in simple things
content even in poverty and shortages
and then the king discovered their secret
they were all centred in heart
and not in narrowness of mind
even after garnering this deep knowing
the king was unable to become as such
for he was not yet like Gautama Buddha
08-April-2023
Categories:
gautama buddha, introspection, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
He meditates under the Bodhi tree
like Gautama Buddha; his mind so free.
Couplet- any theme, any length Poetry Contest (Winner: 3rd Place)
Sponsored by: Dear Heart
Date written: 04/25/2020
Categories:
gautama buddha, deep, peace, senses, spiritual,
Form: Couplet
Siddharta Gautama Buddha
born with a silver spoon in his mouth, tired of reading sutra
awakened to the fact, fine clothes were uncomfortable, impairing
sat under a tree, contemplating the spiral of existence while navel staring
Categories:
gautama buddha, faith,
Form: Clerihew