Mind Of Buddha Poem by Barry Middleton

the greatest friend
and the greatest enemy is mind

for in this troubled world
mind is like a storm tossed ship

mind seeks a safe harbor
as the tempest is long and great

war is at war with mind
for the mind wants only peace

avarice dwells in desire
and consumes like a black hole

when every thirst is conquered
dying is the end of need

mind seeks cosmic order
so mind is unafraid of death

but mind is dulled by pain
a fish on dry land

the struggle is to endure pain
serenity is waiting

mind is at peace with stars
one light among many