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FIRST THOUGHT BEST THOUGHT, 108 POEMS |
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FIRST THOUGHT
First thought is best Then you compose Composition's what you compose-- In terms of what? What is what And what might not be the best That what could be best That what-was was the only best Why didn't you? The first thought was the first what That what was the best what What might not be is heartbroken Heart is your only security What shall we do? What shouldn't we do? What did you say? I forgot what I was just about to say I was just about getting interested In what you have to say I'm glad that you want to tell me What you want to say What was it that you wanted to tell me? Is that so That you want to tell me what he'd like to tell me That wouldn't be difficult But she might hesitate It is problematic In my honesty to tell you What I would like to tell you Who do you think is kidding who? I have no kids You are the star of the world I didn't take part in starving Moon is good enough So is the earth And the water I take refuge in the Buddha as an example I take refuge in the Dharma as the path I take refuge in the Sangha as the companionship I am that which I I I I And so forth.
May 1972
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