Buddha

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Take 12 whole months

Clean them thoroughly
of all bitterness,
hate and jealousy.

Make them just as fresh
and clean as possible

Now cut each month
into 28, 30 or 31
different parts
but don't make
the whole batch
at once.

Prepare it 1 day
at a time
out of these ingredients:

Mix well
into each day
1 part of faith,
1 part of patience,
1 part of courage
and 1 part of work.

Add to each day
1 part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity,
meditation and
1 good deed.

Season the whole
with a dash of
good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun,
pinch of play
and a cupful
of good humour.

Pour all of this
into a vessel
of love.

Cook thoroughly
over radiant joy,
garnish with
a smile,
and serve with quietness
and cheerfulness.

You're bound
to have a
happy year!