poems – fabian

Rebirth

Philosophy

Poetry

The ones who see the sufferings
the poisoned dart of hatred brings,
and choose instead to love all beings:
these are the wisest of the kings.

Memories

Poetry

Ashen leaves drifting on a pand;
the fading echoes of a plane beyond;
footsteps hollow through forlorn years.
Tomorrow brings memories of distant peers.

Socratic Humour

Philosophy

Poetry

Socrates, with his vision blurred,
and a hand on his bloddied ear,
turned around in jest and jerred
things we least expect to hear:

Empty Boat

Buddhism

Poetry

Back from the seas,
and now at anchor,
the old man breathes,
a different temper:

False Trails

Philosophy

Poetry

Wealth, pleasure, and hollow praises,
power, fame, gotten from the masses:

Kodhana Sutta

Buddhism

Poetry

Seven dreadful things befall
angry persons above all:
looks, sleep, profits, wealth, and fame,
friends will leave them all the same.