The unlocked doorwelcomed me to
a visit in this temple
where carpeted floor
announced to me that
shoes must be removed
sitting barefoot silently
I offered my prayers
Buddha sat observing me
hushed tears came forth
to cleanse my face
a worker passing by glanced
over with a nod and with this
silent gesture he acknowledged
all my prayers
does it matter how or where
people offer up their prayers
does it matter if the rituals are
not similar to yours
in this place of meditation
was devotion to some power
acknowledgement of strength
a spirit of gratitude for its
presence
©2008Pauline 
2 comments:
God is everywhere and part of every thing. Including, I believe, Buddha.
beautifully expressed!! yes you are so right.
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