Wednesday, November 14, 2012

the monk's fourth wall

are you a monk?
    really
          really a monk?


I've got a bowl, a robe,
I pray

last night
I really shaved my head -
but can one tonsure a persona?




please accept this ever so subtle nudging of the fourth wall  - some days...the fourth wall is all I got

and yet one sneeze shatters...







14 comments:

  1. I'm so happy to see the monk came out for this challenge.

    (PS. I never doubted...)

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  2. good question, CAN one tonsure a persona? hmmm.

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  3. Can one? By addressing the prompt, you prompt more thought. Clever, clever monk. Always leading, teaching.

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  4. Great question ... if you ask my sister (the fashionista) she will give you a resounding, hell yes it can!!!!!! Loved this.

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    1. ... AND don't even get me started on the media!!!!!

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  5. Ollie,

    I am certain that the monk is in his heart,leading the life which befits his calling. The long robes and the other signs, are simply a reminder. His heart is hidden and only he can truly know...
    I think though that, the monk can have many days of doubt and wonderment, just as those who have a bad hair day:)
    Best Wishes,
    Eileen

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  6. I love it, Ollie.........the tired monk has such a wondering heart. I think your persona is tonsured to perfection:)

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  7. Hmmm? Can you tonsure a persona? Can you tuna fish? And are you REALLY a monk?!!

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  8. The outward does not make the inner person. But you know that.

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  9. does having the elements make one so...and is that what they are looking for or to be...

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  10. Ollie,
    so happy to see you hear?
    I love that you question yourself, you opened
    the door wide...
    What a great way to reveal...

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  11. Hey, sometimes in life you need something to hold you up. A Tire Old Monk. A Fourth Wall, what ever works.

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