The Buddha, The Dharma, The Sangha

"Spiritual powers and their wondrous functioning--hauling water and carrying firewood." --Layman Pang, upon his realization

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

April Is National Poetry Month


One Heart


Look at the birds.  Even flying
is born

out of nothing.  The first sky
is inside you, open

at either end of day.
The work of wings

was always freedom, fastening
one heart to every falling thing.



--Li-Young Lee

Recommended Books by Li-Young Lee
Rose
Book of My Nights
The City in Which I Love You
Behind My Eyes: Poems

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