my eyes are not me
i am not watching you across the room
my ears are not me
i am not listening to your voice
my nose, my tongue, my body and my mind
are not me
your perfume, your words, your hips and loving thoughts are not intoxicating
me
this poem is not me
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poem inspired by
Chapter: “Tears of Happiness”, From Old Path, White Clouds, Thich Nhat Hanh, © 1991
