Calling To Buddha Poem by Barry Middleton

oh yes I suffer from desire
and I cannot be satisfied
though I have all that I may need

yet when I study forests deep
I find the lessons I should keep
in nature's meek frugality

although I battle with the wish
to rise above and conquer death
denying all futility

I still must struggle till the day
I master fear for peace of mind
to join the uncorrupted stars

for I did learn that I will die
and life holds everything I need
until my shadow finds its home