To Brian Poe Recall to Duty ~ To a Valiant Kasung Brian, you are officially on leave, but always remember Not for long. You left with nothing But your Bodhisattva Vow And the impenetrable armor of your guru samaya. Wherever you go… If directly to Dharmata, Suchness Itself, Then what to do after that but reappear as a magical emanation For the sake of beings. If to the bardo Then beholding the Wrathful Deities Will be like attending a Kasung meeting. If to the bardo Then beholding the Peaceful Deities Will be like sitting a dhathün. If to Sukhavati, Amitabha’s Land of Pure Bliss Then there just long enough to re-arm with wisdom and compassion Then return to duty on the front lines of inseparable samsara and nirvana. If to Shambhala Then watch out, they are recruiting, compulsory service, The Windhorse Draft For the vast army that will end the suffering of the Dark Age! If to the entourage of your guru Then as as a mounted drala with all the Warrior accoutrements, Riding by his side Coming down on the spiral clouds of a lhasang Heeding the call of Ki and So! Brian, you can’t get away! From the hook of the guru’s vision. From the noose of your Bodhisattva Vow. From the net of your sangha tendrils. From the alluring sight of your future mother and father in union. From our mutual karma, dharma and aspirations. One way or another, see you soon! Clarke Warren May 4, 2025