Categories: Pyramid Poetry
Simplicity Poem
By: Richard Brier
O Master, what is life,
my purpose?
The Master stood up–sat down–
drank water, carelessly wiped his mouth,
blinked, burped, smiled slightly
&
said
“Simplicity itself, my friend.”
– Richard Brier
Topics: Poetry, Present Moment, Zen and Buddhism
Originally appeared in: Summer 1989