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Buddha made of coal

by  John G.Hall

Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2004
Word Count: 42
Summary: Burn baby burn....




Buddha made of coal

Buddha made of coal
dark before diamond,
a warming pebble.

Belly rubbed smooth,
a thumb anointed
under heats tattoo.

Winter daylight
chilled the flesh,
the fire dying.

Later dead wood
relit the room,
Buddha found use.



John G.Hall(C)2004