Poem from Eightfold: Luminosity

A. Hannah Spadafora
3 days ago
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Luminosity

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Luminosity

On the edge of a field

There remains a smattering of old gourds,

Not quite yet shriveled,

But past their sell-by date

Set out to be taken by nature—

And on the edge of my mind

There remains a scattering of past thoughts,

Not quite yet withered

But past their use value

Ready to be replaced by

Infinite luminosity

Raining down

From an expansive sky.

Eightfold: Zen Poetry for Blindly Clasping Beings - Poetry book by A. H. Spadafora, out now

Eightfold: Zen Poetry for Blindly Clasping Beings is a collection of sixty poems that reflect the author’s continual conversation with secular Buddhist thought on human nature, the struggles of existence, and the self-made and human-crafted challenges of modern life. These poems center on a layperson’s striving to find presence in the world, offering contemporary perspectives on Buddhist philosophy, Zen meditation, and traditional stories, koans, and teachings.

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A. H. Spadafora is an author, freelancer, animal lover, and booknerd who lives in the Atlanta area with underused degrees and borrowed cats. She is currently working on multiple manuscripts and juggling gig work while seeking out the right full-time opportunity. Writing has remained the one constant throughout her life—a passion that has shaped her journey alongside the search for survival, purpose, and the chance to do good in the world. Published works include her debut poetry collection, Moments of Peace (2013) and her latest work, Eightfold. She is also the founder of Zen Chaos Writing, offering freelance services, books, and merchandise.