Two Bears
 
Once
After a hard day's forage
Two bears sat together in silence
On a beautiful vista
Watching the sun go down
And feeling deeply grateful
For life.
 
Though, after a while
A thought-provoking conversation began
Which turned to the topic of
Fame.
 
The one bear said,
"Did you hear about Rustam?
He has become famous
And travels from city to city
In a golden cage;
 
He performs to hundreds of people
Who laugh and applaud
His carnival
Stunts."
 
The other bear thought for
A few seconds
 
Then started
Weeping.
 
 
("The Gift" -- versions of Hafiz by Daniel Ladinsky)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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