Buddha Who?

幽幽鹿鸣/Yoyoluming

The Japanese decide
Tokyo was the home of
Buddha.
They say if you can
spell Toyota
You are already a
Believer.

The Chinese argue
Buddha was born
In China.
At least said so the soldier's
Mother.
That was long before
He went to Mongolia.

The Indians ask
Which Buddha?
The cow standing
In my doorway or
The elephant stormed
My yard?

I woke up this morning,
Looking into the
Broken mirror.
A sleepy face as silly as the
Laughing Buddha.


Original Sept., 22, 1996
Rewrite April, 18, 2006