Huineng in Quarantine (after the Southern Chan school of Buddhism)
Where a mask is an embrace,
an open palm is a shelf for the cosmic,
a ripe strawberry is a long and tender meal,
a blade of grass is a meaningful conversation,
a barking dog is meditation,
a crack of lightning is a cool balm,
two palms pressed against glass is communion,
a blooming flower is a field of stars,
I ask: what room is there for dust?
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A brimming teacup full of great imagery & juxtaposition. Nice!
This feels like a mantra to me. wonderful images.
Great stuff for meditation. The ending question is the question at the end
Beautiful. Love your last question.
“what room is there for dusk” sings, sir!
Great poem