On a somewhat friendlier note (than Suicidal manikins…)
A Bodhisattva is an awakened being who chooses to return to this suffering world again and again, until all of the numberless sentient beings have awakened. This can take many forms, from reincarnation in the Hell Realm (as Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion, attempted causing his head to explode into a thousand pieces) to great teachers in this human realm, to the sweetness of a truly good dog.
action jackson, yes?
Five Dogs In
each of my dogs has taught me
how to be better to the next
five dogs in – finally gentled
abby, early morning 2012
Sometimes
sometimes
in the evening after the heat
has broken and the dishes are done
the air in the house goes silver –
late day light filtering in
my dog and I like to sit in that light
and listen to the world as it cools
sometimes
he looks up and catches me
watching him sleep
sometimes
we hold each other’s stare
as if either of us looking away
just might shatter
everything
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