poetry texts, poem archive at plagiarist.com

In the 5th century B.C.
an Indian philosopher
Gautama teaches "All is emptiness" 
and "There is no self." 
In the 20th century A.D.
Barbie agrees, but wonders how a man 
with such a belly could pose, 
smiling, and without a shirt.


Anonymous submission.

Added: 21 Jul 2002 | Last Read: 3 Sep 2026 3:13 PM | Viewed: 8259 times

A PoetryNotes™ Analysis of Buddhist Barbie by Denise Duhamel, is Available!

A PoetryNotes™ eBook is available for this poem for delivery within 24 hours, and usually available within minutes during normal business hours.

ON SALE - only $29.95 19.95!

For more information...