(daigu)

nine bows
for the bodhisattva
child's play
the thus come one's
true disciple
who teaches children
the games
they know
by heart.

nine bows for bodhichitta,
freeze tag
hide & seek
and the immutable law
of hop scotch
jacks
jump rope
and the fool's favorite
peek-a-boo.

with closed eyes,
I see you.