ancient temple
the face of Buddha
hacked off
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Bruce H. Feingold
Bruce H. Feingold published his first collection of haiku, A New Moon, in 2004, and a second volume, Sunrise on the Lodge, was published by Red Moon Press in 2010. Bruce publishes regularly in haiku journals, such as Modern Haiku, Mariposa and Frogpond. His poems reflect his work as a practicing psychologist and passion for family, traveling, hiking, yoga and Buddhism.
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ancient temple
the face of Buddha
hacked off
—BRUCE H. FEINGOLD
Ah, but what is ancient? Even the universe we 'inhabit' came from nowhere that might be ancient.
So sad when old artefacts are defaced or destroyed. Religion and religious intolerance has so much to answer for.
A very strong couplet after the opening line. I feel allegorical strengths where we could see ourselves as ancient temples destroying the good deeds of our youth, or allowing others to do so, regardless of which faith or belief. Often our own religion culture instigates the very damage we accuse others of 'starting'.
Strong poem!
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Earlier version: Does Fish-God Know (YTBN Press 2012)