In Meditation Poem by Max Reif

In Meditation

Rating: 5.0


The thoughts that come and go
as I sit in meditation,
like a buddha
carved into a cliffside:

workers who can build
a city of ideals—
or an army of barbarians.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ivy Christou 07 March 2006

good point Max.. thoughts can either direct us to 2 different paths, unless we learn to control them. well said! HBH

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Philippa Lane 02 March 2006

Sorry about the cliché, food for thought...great poem. Must try some meditating myself some time and see what happens. Going back to the English Teacher, I think you should paint her portrait.

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not on poemhunter anymore 22 February 2006

idealist barbarians, i say. lots to think about with this piece, Max...

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Simone Inez Harriman 22 February 2006

Max this is such a powerful canvas. So true. Thank you so much.

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Charles Chaim Wax 22 February 2006

strong compact powerful a wonderful poem and as always not a thing exists

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