My Hero

'They' kill me deep within

And hurt me most

Attacking the core of my pride

My culture, my identity

My religion, my hero

Tenzin Gyatso.

They name call

And ridicule him

To mar his position

In the global arena

But strong and

Determined as ever

Off he starts everyday

Preaching ‘peace’

In an undying spirit

To the mighty China

Whom he has forgiven

My hero Tenzin Gyatso

A rock star of peace

A symbol of principles

A divine soul nurtured

By Buddhist values

He is my real hero

Tenzin Gyatso

May you live long.

Written sometime in November 2009.