Friday, January 8, 2016

Backseat Buddha


We'll set him
Beside the sundial
Where an ant on an
Analemma gnomon
Climbs a code
Across light,
Across seasons--
When color reclaims
This old gray road.
It too may
Overlay itself for
All I know.
Things come, go.
Things do.
New lives enter.
I like winter,
Don't you?

9 comments:

  1. I do love this poem, Geo., all of it, but especially I see the "climbing of the code" by an ant" - stitching a calligraphic Chinese word, maybe.
    A beautiful buddha. And yes: I like winter. For a while.

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    1. Dear Brigitta, thank you. Buddha has kindly consented to preside over Norma's garden. She has dedicated it to peace and enlightenment.

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  2. Buddha looks safe and comfy in the car seat. I hope he like winter.
    As I age, I'm no longer a fan of winter.
    Have a great weekend Geo.
    JB

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    1. Indeed, Buddha must be safely belted before transport. It wouldn't do to have him climbing all over the car.

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  3. When I first saw your headline I immediately thought of Dashboard Jesus. Buddha would hold a lot more drink than a Jesus. I was worried until you told your tale. Whew!

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    1. I guess we could fit Jesus back there too, but he doesn't come in enameled bronze.

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  4. Buddha fits perfectly on that backseat :) Wouldn't be a wonderful reminder of all things Buddha teaches having him close like this all the time? :)
    I love winter, especially when there's lots of snow involved.

    Have a wonderful and relaxed Sunday!
    Beate

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    1. A relaxed, wonderful Sunday sounds sublime and I shall in all my best comply with your recommendation. I find our backseat Buddha directs in silence, and that is sufficient. All my best wishes to you and Keith.

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  5. A wonderful Buddha and yes I love winter but then in Perth in Oz ours seldom get very cold. I often dream of snow but it is not to be. Great poem too.

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