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Poets Corner

Gregg Heathcote

Seasoning

Ever hungering for otherwise wonders
My oppressed palate yields but little juice
An overeaten emptiness under my very nose
Makes of Amida's savour arid sense

So shameful this infidel appetite
Eschewing dharma prepared to none other's taste
In fact what wondrous subtlety in the service
Diet upon which I otherwise would choke

Can I go on lusting after final satisfaction?
How are my insipid moments finally made meet?
Jiriki flavours with blood in my mouth
And with this prey - Namo Amida Butsu

(© Copyright Gregg Heathcote, 31 August 2000)

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