(1961 / Woonsocket, Rhode Island)

poet Denise Duhamel
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Buddhist Barbie

In the 5th century B.C.
an Indian philosopher
Gautama teaches 'All is emptiness'
and 'There is no self.'
In the 20th century A.D.
Barbie agrees, but wonders how a man
with such a belly could pose,
smiling, and without a shirt.

Submitted: Monday, January 13, 2003
Edited: Friday, December 23, 2011


Read poems about / on: smile

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  • Savita Tyagi (1/22/2013 9:45:00 AM)

    I think he did not deny the self just kept quiet about it. Good poem. Interesting to think how Barbie is trying to find or create her own identity.

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  • Gajanan Mishra (1/22/2013 7:44:00 AM)

    Wonderful. really I do admit. good one.

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  • Sue Ann Simar (3/8/2007 6:58:00 PM)

    a tidbit and a titbit

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