From the Bodhi Tree
in Bodhgaya
we salute the New Year!
From the Bodhi Tree
in Bodhgaya
we salute the New Year!
From Rome
to Paris
to see friends
their creations
and enjoy the beauty
Then on to New Jersey where I settle in
to Kunkhyab Thardo Ling - The Tibet Center, as per Rinpoche’s instruction
Tony has maintained the Center
with Darren’s help
I venture into NYC
to see my brother
my step brother and his wife
my fellow photographer
and monk
and Wade, our lawyer friend
I’m happy to return to New Jersey
to my new pall, Buddy
to tend my garden
and welcome Serkonk Tsenshab Rinpoche
I visit Geshe Yeshi Lhundup and his student
and spend a weeked by the sea
where Nuno cooks
Then fall arrives
I must move on
to share some time with my Papa
He eats well
works hard
hangs out with palls
& pallettes
and puts up with my camera
It’s been a pleasure
now time to move on
back to the holy land, Bharat Mata
Arrivederci Roma
Holiday in Tuscany
some effort is exerted
a swim
a walk
lunch
an evening drink
and a drive to Lucca
for some fun
and a visit to the anfiteatro
Bruno has looked after us well
we stop in Pisa
then home to the dog
little outings
around the neighborhood
with stops for holy coolth
and home
to rest
then, saved by Salvator Mundi
after a bump on the head
much rest
the fruit is ripe
Sandra returns
and exhibits her devotion
I go to Rome
to see my father
who turns 96 in a few days
He’s prepared
determined
enthusiastic, with Sandra at his side
well fed
rested
and fit
They’re constantly on the move
He likes to read
and tea with the professor
I go for walks
along the Tiber
I light a candle to Sant' Antonio
and breakfast with the Walking Photographer
who teaches me the 28
Closer!
I try
though not like Eolo
then home
Ah, Rome
a blessed place!