Tell me about your life,
the one hidden from view.
Odysseus has nothing on you,
your veiled celebrity
and inheritance of justice.
For all of our sakes
This is for humanity
Not every one
copyright Francis Barker 2020
Haibun: Bodhisattva II
Tag: poems
Haiku: The Actor In Our Midst
A difficult part
Your dispelling of darkness
Singular triumph
copyright Francis Barker 2020
Haibun: Bodhisattva
I follow you,
my Buddha in the being,
born to fame and luxury,
subject to loss and tragedy.
You lead a life of example,
of peace and patience.
I judge you by what is done,
not by what you say,
though such few words
have meaning
Better a good man
Rather than one who is great
I can follow you
copyright Francis Barker 2020
Haiku: Escape
How did you do it?
Playing by the given rules
Beat at their own game
copyright Francis Barker 2020
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