Eric Cockrell

this is great! one of my favorite poets on poemhunter said something where he compared men to flowers, blooming in the spring and then dying soon after...so i take it you have found inspiration in the story of the Buddha? if you get a chance, please read my poem, The River is Never the Same

Enjoyed the moment in this write of yours!

Yep this is one of my favourites of yours. In less than thirty words you expose significant meaning with eastern philosophy.
Great job

A great write. Deep, with more meaning than than words. Outstanding poem

beautiful, beautifully written, Buddha always reminds me of the Lotus. 10+

Caught for a time in foul swamp [Purity]
I perceive the luminous lotus.
Pure remote within its environs. (The Lotus retains an untouchable purity) .