A Poem For Today - Oneness

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KEN DICKINSON

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Jan 23, 2022, 11:20:16 AM1/23/22
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Oneness

The moment I die,
I will try to come back to you
as quickly as possible.
I promise it will not take long.
Isn’t it true
I am already with you
in every moment?
I come back to you
in every moment.
Just look,
feel my presence.
If you want to cry,
please cry.
And know
that I will cry with you.
The tears you shed
will heal us both.
Your tears are mine.
The earth I tread this morning
transcends history.
Spring and winter are both present in the moment.
The young leaf and the dead leaf are really one.
My feet touch deathlessness,
and my feet are yours.
Walk with me now.
Let us enter the dimension of oneness
and see the cherry tree blossom in winter.
Why should we talk about death?
I don’t need to die
to be back with you.

- Thich Nhat Hanh

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David Glick

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Jan 23, 2022, 11:42:49 AM1/23/22
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Thank you, Ken, for this most wonderful poem which brings such comfort to my grieving heart at the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh from whom I have learned so much about this human journey.

David

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kathyb...@comcast.net

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Jan 23, 2022, 1:49:13 PM1/23/22
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What a wonderful and moving poem-

 

He gave so much to the world-I will miss very much his beautiful writing and inspiration-

Karen Rohn

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Jan 23, 2022, 5:46:21 PM1/23/22
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Very beautiful. I thank you for aquaiting me with such a deep presence and expression. 

Krisztina Imola Dragoman

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Jan 23, 2022, 7:02:45 PM1/23/22
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Thank you Ken.... ahhh! 🙏

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