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Mentor
I've never told anyone
that I have a mentor
who deliberately distributes
the philosophy of Buddhism
Someone may criticize
"Aren't you a Christian?"
"Yes, I was, but now indeed
I have converted."
It seems like a hope
I have found a way home
the home I once possessed
but I had long abandoned
Now I can stop drifting
being a Christian or a Buddhist
I would be settled down
in my lifetime pursuing
I know he will be there
patiently waiting
for me to grow
no matter I would be how slow
that I have a mentor
who deliberately distributes
the philosophy of Buddhism
Someone may criticize
"Aren't you a Christian?"
"Yes, I was, but now indeed
I have converted."
It seems like a hope
I have found a way home
the home I once possessed
but I had long abandoned
Now I can stop drifting
being a Christian or a Buddhist
I would be settled down
in my lifetime pursuing
I know he will be there
patiently waiting
for me to grow
no matter I would be how slow
Author's Note
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Re. Mentor
13th May 2024 9:39am
,Mentors are invaluable for a writer. I had one ,myself for ,many years up until he passed. I
love your poem.
love your poem.
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Re: Re. Mentor
13th May 2024 10:48am
Dear Mairee,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Having someone to guide and lead while facing the intersection of life is precious.
I am grateful I have one now.
Jasmine
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Having someone to guide and lead while facing the intersection of life is precious.
I am grateful I have one now.
Jasmine
Re: Re. Mentor
22nd May 2024 8:39am
Re: Re. Mentor
Gautama's first words after en;enlightenment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5cpIUPCwWA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5cpIUPCwWA
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Re: Re. Mentor
22nd May 2024 11:58am
Re. Mentor
5th Jun 2024 1:52pm
The light become brighter as we move out of darkness. Hugs and love, Oral
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Re: Re. Mentor
7th Jun 2024 2:18pm
Dear Oral,
Glad you know what I am talking about. I am writing a new chapter now.
Jasmine
Glad you know what I am talking about. I am writing a new chapter now.
Jasmine
Re: Re. Mentor
7th Jun 2024 2:21pm
I am looking forward to your "new chapters"..."The best is yet to be." Hugs and love, Oral
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Re: Re. Mentor
12th Jun 2024 5:03am
Glad to know you said so. Thank you for the encouragement.
I will write some soon.
Jasmine
I will write some soon.
Jasmine
Re. Mentor
12th Jun 2024 10:07am
Dear J,
I feel like congratulations are in order for the finding of your mentor. I could feel an under current of relief and peace throughout the poem. Someone who is kind and patient and willing to guide using those tools made me feel hopeful. I’m so happy for you. I enjoyed this write and how the evolution of it came about in creating such a wonderful outcome for you.
H🌷
I feel like congratulations are in order for the finding of your mentor. I could feel an under current of relief and peace throughout the poem. Someone who is kind and patient and willing to guide using those tools made me feel hopeful. I’m so happy for you. I enjoyed this write and how the evolution of it came about in creating such a wonderful outcome for you.
H🌷
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Re: Re. Mentor
12th Jun 2024 12:31pm
Dear H,
How comforting and loving your words are. I can always find something helpful in your words. I also regard you as my mentor for improving my poetry. Thank you so much!
Jasmine
How comforting and loving your words are. I can always find something helpful in your words. I also regard you as my mentor for improving my poetry. Thank you so much!
Jasmine
Re: Re. Mentor
4th Jul 2024 1:54am
Thank you my friend for commenting on this short piece. Should I call you Bonanza? I have never heard this name before in Taiwan :) The dictionary says it means success :)
Jasmine
Jasmine