Harris Tobias’ most recent poem to appear here was An A+ Sunrise (May 2015).
Buddha
By Harris Tobias
Sitting on a garden bench
Looking at the Buddha
The Buddha does not look at me
His eyes are close
And he is looking inward
I close my eyes and
Look inward
I see myself looking at the Buddha
Who is looking inward
Ah ha I think
How much deeper can the Buddha go?