Friday, October 14, 2011

Poem of the Week: Nahshon Cook

Nahshon Cook

From a Conversation-Hour Discussion About Intolerance with Adult English Students


Pak Kret, Nonthanburi, Thailand


Then he explained

how the Buddha


instructed us

to reflect on the body


our skin

our hands and feet


our body hair

our nails and teeth


our noses

our eyes


our minds

our hearts


so that we can see

ourselves clearly


in every person

no matter where

-Nahshon Cook


Used by permission.


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A note from Nahshon:


This poem is an offering of

gratitude for the healing power of love

and I hope (with my whole heart)

that you enjoy it


Peace and a smile, beautiful people,

Nahshon Cook

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Cook's second collection The Killing Fields and Other Poems will be published in 2015 by Shabda Press.


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