A Poem For Today - Break The Mirror

[Ken Dickinson]

Break The Mirror

In the morning

After taking cold shower
—–what a mistake—–
I look at the mirror.

There, a funny guy,
Grey hair, white beard, wrinkled skin,
—–what a pity—–
Poor, dirty, old man!
He is not me, absolutely not.

Land and life
Fishing  in the ocean
Sleeping in the desert with stars
Building a shelter in the mountains
Farming the ancient way
Singing with coyotes
Singing against nuclear war–
I’ll never be tired of life.
Now I’m seventeen years old,
Very charming young man.

I sit down quietly in lotus position,
Meditating, meditating for nothing.
Suddenly a voice comes to me:
“To stay young,
To save the world,
Break the mirror.”

- Nanao Sakaki

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[Kurt Heyl]

I'm been remiss.
A few inspiring poem have passed without my small acknowledgement.
So here it is.
I simply avoid mirrors, and love poems.
This then counts for the many I have loved.
Thanks Ken!
Hugs
Kurt
 

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[Philip Freeman]

Love this, 

very intentional,

Philip

[Trudi Richards]

Yes!!

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