for Ryan
Seek wisdom, and end up dead.
Spirituality will only depress.
This is not what the Buddha said.
Born a prince, a man well-bred,
lives large without distress,
says he will never end up dead,
and clothes sown with gold thread
is reason to boast of success.
This is not what the Buddha said.
Sid was fat, obviously well-fed.
The example? Eat to excess.
If too thin, you will end up dead.
To be happy, get a woman in bed,
strip off her skimpy silk dress.
This is not what the Buddha said.
Life is suffering, filled with dread.
Learn not to cling, avoid duress.
Even awakened, you end up dead.
This is what the Buddha said.