The Fast

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I composed this piece, after realizing I want to be a Buddhist hope you enjoy it !;)


The Fast


Like a wilting flower, a blanching once-red rose,

I'm dying by the hour, life drawing to its close.

In 24 dark hours (time that will not pass),

in fear my body cowers, as it toils through this fast.



I sit amongst the trees once graced by lotus feet,

Through my stomach howls a breeze, though I still refuse to eat.

In the haze that was my brain, I tap into all my strength.

To enlightenment I strain, but I am lost at length.



'Cross sundry lands I've traveled towards gurus far and wide.

Much suffering have I battled, many methods have I tried.

By the Dharma I'm reproached, for being such a fool.

I do destroy my body, enlightenments only tool!



I don't require pain, if I wish to be awakened

My body now is drained, for my life I have forsaken.

I must conclude this path, I so imprudently did start.

I now wipe out this wrath, to cultivate my heart.

[TomDijon]

why would you want to end your life? you can live in the world of duality while still knowing the true one-ness of enlightenment. boddhisatvas are key, cause how else can we make our environment more suitable for people to see this light? if we all became enlightened and dropped out of life on this side, this side wouldn't exist anymore, we wouldn't have the beautiful diversity of duality...

the poem was really nicely written, but remember that you will not become enlightened by following any path, by following any given methods or words or advice, all these things may be intended as such, but if anything, they are only landmarks... good luck on your journey! we are destined to manifest our destinies!