New Eyes (sonnet)
Keeping New Eyes New
Suzuki taught us to keep beginners’
minds. Each moment a new reality,
ancient as the world, yet newborn. Did he
assume new eyes? Imply that beginners’
minds see with fresh eyes? Yes. And each dinner’s
only in this moment—reality
perpetual in the now, here. No gritty
cynicism. No jaded-heart sinners.
We learn together this ever-giving
renewal, despite flashing delusions
that hint impermanence. Our forgiving
is as momentary as illusions
and each breath, and as needful to living
our love’s mutual manifestations.
David M Pitchford
28 April 2008
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