bodhisattva man

bodhisattva man re
   turns barefoot &
   smiling into the
village.

it does not mat
   ter if the huts are
   burning & the dogs are
starving

if the day is bright &
   the children are
   playing in the
garden

he always comes with an
   open heart & a clear
   mind––

   eyes
   blessing you even
   before his
hands.