My fat inner buddha, smiling
sheepishly at the person in front of me
looking into their eyes like deep reflections of my own
seeing in them the human condition
leaving myself behind for a second
to tread in their footsteps
Longing for a second of calm,
peaceful mutual understanding
When the unending strife will end
Then, you can see yourself
and I can see me
in each other's reflecting pool eyes
Hoping that someday
the world will find peace
in each other's eyes
