Gayle Rose a.k.a. Bodhirose, Poet Blogger
Bodhirose (Bodhirose’s Blog) has been blogging about family life, things of the spirit, and her ashram-life experiences since August of 2010. In this short time, her sincerity and authenticity has earned her a loyal following. We so appreciate the ideals expressed in her most recent poem, that we asked permission to share it with readers here. J.D.
♥
NO BLAME
by
Bodhirose
Brown or white we won’t demean
Orientation will all be seen
Your beliefs different than mine
That’s okay we’ll be just fine
Call to prayer five times a day
Or none at all, we still can play
The dress you wear is not my same
Makes no difference, there is no blame
Language, culture, a variety
Makes for interesting diversity
Sexual preference, I don’t care
Love of all is my sacred prayer
Discrimination against our own
Is a hateful trait to be de-throned
Release all intolerable distinctions
Of racial, gender, religious institutions
Open mind, open heart
May compassion be our mark
♥
Photograph and poem courtesy of Gayle Walters Rose and Bodhirose’s Blog. All rights reserved, 2011.
The BeZine 
Dear Gayle: So nice to see you here. Indeed, may compassion be our mark!
Metta, Rob
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Thank you, Jamie, for wanting to share my poem on your blog. I sure appreciate your interest in me and my writings.
In metta,
Gayle
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Thank you, Rob. I’m honored to be a guest here on your blog.
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Inclusivity…thank you Gayle. It still amazes me that “inclusivity” is not a word. Well, it is now! 😀 Thanks for your heart and your poem. The world needs both.
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Ditto that! 🙂
Thanks for stopping and commenting, Amy.
Jamie
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I so agree with you! Inclusivity should absolutely be a word–let’s start a campaign!
Thank you very much for your kind remark–I appreciate it.
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Jamie:
Thank you for highlighting this great poet. This poem is just one of many. Her poems are as good as a short story. I know two at least that are as powerful as a novella(in just a few words)…Ouija Board scared me silly—Make believe—made me smile and cry.
Lovely works
Jaye
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You are absolutely right, and I had the same reaction to Oujia Board, Jaye.
Thanks for visiting us today.
Jamie
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Hi Jaye–thanks for coming by and reading my poem again and leaving such a nice comment. You are very generous to me. I appreciate you!
(Sorry for scaring you silly!)
Love,
Gayle
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