I am a follower of Zen.

May I say this: ?


I don't wish to be larger than myself;

I'll be silent, humble and gentle,

be the self that's acceptable to me, without pride or discontent;

quietly I live and life's beauty I deeply cherish;

I don't need to impress the world on any count

and, when my time has come to bid farewell,

gladly and gratefully I'll accept as I drift into that blessed slumber