Mindful Painting
I have painted
A rainbow in my mind,
Stealing the colours
From the butterfly.
I have painted
Joy in my heart,
Stealing the blue
From the sky.
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I have painted
Mindfulness,
Stealing the smile
From the Buddha’s face.
I have painted peace
In my soul,
Stealing a child’s innocence.
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I am the painter
And the painting;
I am the pen
And the drawing;
The sleeping Buddha —
Long is he waiting;
Search not outside
But find him within,
And you’ll find
Nirvana effortless.