On
the Buddha’s Belly
The
terracotta laughing Buddha
Sits
beneath the red bud tree
As
is his custom.
He
casts a knowing glance across the yard
To
St. Francis
Who
stands beside the juniper.
A
lizard crawls upon the Buddha’s belly
And
rests in the sun
While
a hummingbird gathers nectar nearby.
St.
Francis declares that creation rejoices
As
the Buddha allows
The
humblest of creatures
To
rest in the stillness of the day.
Chaos
threatens confused rulers of the world
While
order and peace reside
In
my backyard.
~ CK
~ CK
Upper photo: Forest Buddha by Marianne Williams (Getty Images)
Lower photo: Backyard Buddha by Charles Kinnaird
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