Buddha Thought Poem by Eric Cockrell

undressing in the light
i find you
whether your face be black
or brown or white
whatever language you speak,
whether you're male or female,
old or young, fat or skinny

whatever you call God,
or whether you believe in God
whatever you hold to be truth

struggling and fighting
for food, shelter, and dignity
loving your family
or all alone

angry, sad, loving, joyous,
with or without hope
with all your mistakes,
your triumphs, your bruises

i find you
and so find myself!