The Emperor,
his bullies
and henchmen
terrorize the world
every day,
which is why
every day
we need
a little poem
of kindness,
a small song
of peace
a brief moment
of joy.
"What We Need" by David Budbill, from While We've Still Got Feet: New Poems. © Copper Canyon Press, 2005. Art credit: "Leaf Fight in Shinjuku," photograph by Ed Jacob. Caption for series of images: "Last weekend, while wandering around in Shinjuku, [Japan], we decided to check out the view from the Tocho Building. Coming down, we came across this autumn festival. I don’t think I’ve ever seen kids having so much fun as they did in this box of leaves."
How very true!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this and making my day.
You're very welcome, Sandhya!
DeleteDeep peace,
PCD
this poem is a blessing - thank you
ReplyDeletethis poem, recited from memory by our pastor, opened our most recent Poet-tea event, an afternoon winter program of sampling teas and homemade goodies to eat and of course poems that people bring to read - a couple of their own or some by someone else. His words really say it all. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWOnderful! You're welcome!
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