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Poets Corner

Gregg Heathcote

Sea of Suchness: Crucible of Compassion

We are all the streamings
of consciousness
Currents eddying in the Ocean
of Mind
Beyond the beginning and ending
of time

Oyasama is the singular savour
of that Ocean
In that savour
all tastes and tastings
are consumed

Beauty bathing all the worlds
like pearls adorning the Body
of Bliss
Sparkling crystal facets
of water
Warmth flowing into its jewellery
of ice

Tariki betides the pure potential
of that Ocean
Be borne there before winds
of return
Be born dyed in vapours
of light

Nirvana's sea drinks samsara's solution
crystal clear
Votive perfection of form implicit
in the very fluidity
of the Deep
Na man da bu...
Na man da bu.....

(© Copyright Gregg Heathcote, 6 January 1995)

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