Vow

I vow to practice
for the rest of eternity.
Even if I have the vision
of a Buddha, it doesn't matter.
I'm committed.

I thought I was doing it
all for myself.
Since that foolishness has been pierced.
it's come to my attention,
we're in this together,
like it or not.

So now I practice
beyond any reason
for myself or for others.
I just practice.
My heart says so.





April 29, 2001 (3 of 10)