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karma karma
by
Phyllis Beckman

(dedicated to his joyfulness, the dali lama)

my shadow,
capable of
creative,
calculated
cruelty,
dons her
cloak of loving kindness,

to be led
curiously,
consciously,
carefully
toward a wiser way

--Submitted by Phyllis Beckman on 2010-12-02.

Julianne Carlile:
Ha ha.
Posted 12/25/2010 07:20 AM

Phyllis Beckman:
Julianne, Probably not anymore, since I spelled dalai lama incorrectly. :-)
Posted 12/25/2010 07:14 AM

sillygirl:
Love It. I Particularly enjoyed my surprise at the word "cruelty," but I also love the evocative imagery of the zen way. :)
Posted 12/04/2010 07:41 AM

Julianne Carlile:
Do you know him personally?
Posted 12/04/2010 06:57 AM

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