So America Magazine attacks Thomas Merton
With Wendy
Says that no real contemplatives
Actually find him useful

Christian resentment
That's what Nietzsche called it
These sick religious people
Envious, Bitter, Small

Merton was tormented
And a very talented writer
And committed to peace
And a brother of God

Is that too much?
Seeker, silent seeker
Friend to Daniel Berrigan
Brother to Thich Nhat Hanh

Solo in Kentucky
A writer, Father Louis
7 Storey Mountain
Destined for Samutprakan

Which is where my relatives live
Buddhadasa's Theravada Zen
3710
Christ of the burnt men

             Thomas. When?