Temple Boy
written by: PR Hebert
The joy of finding a temple boy
sitting on the steps
hands quietly folded.
Reflecting, I’m sure,
on a Buddhist or Taoist phrase.
Saffron robe recently acquired
folded neatly beneath him.
How strange, in a land
of plenty and starvation.
He is satisfied
He is peaceful
He is pensive
He simply is
As the Buddha teaches.
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