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RED GLADIOLA

Fiction & Poetry Journal of T. Wong

Tag: suffering

Self-Enlightenment

although I can cast aside
wealth
and live happily
in humble surroundings

still I will crave
good health
and the love
and approbation
of others

Buddha sat under a tree
with only himself
and created thoughts
for company

but I
I am not nearly
so clever

Author redgladiolaPosted on February 6, 2015Categories Poetry, Thoughts, WritingTags buddhism, desire, enlightenment, happiness, love, poetry, suffering, writing11 Comments on Self-Enlightenment

Red Gladiola


Red Gladiola is the fiction and poetry journal of T. Wong. From the Roman word for “sword,” the gladiolus symbolizes strength and moral integrity, as well as infatuation. All images used at Red Gladiola are taken from the public domain unless otherwise credited. Works may not be used or duplicated without the author's explicit consent.

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