Love
Albert Ramos 
Prison Poetry 
May 17, 2020 
The Buddha is correct in saying that all good works cannot compare to a heart of love and that good works cannot be without a heart of love.
Love is what keeps me smiling.
Love for other sentient beings is what makes my attitude defy my circumstances.
Love denies hate, worry, and fear from darkening my heart.
Love is the path of all Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and arhats.
Love is the smile of the Buddha.
Love tells the world that you are at peace, accepting and adaptable.
Love keeps suffering from calcifying and being more of a burden than need be.
Love incorporates and networks each and every sentient being as worthy of life and compassion.
Love is the liberator of desire, aversion, and ignorance.
Albert Ramos
Albert Gerome Ramos was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He has been incarcerated since 2005 and is currently enrolled in the North Carolina Field Minister Program. Upon graduation he plans to start programs that help incarcerated people with mental health issues, drug dependency, and those who struggle from childhood trauma. He is the author of the children's book Gavin Discovers the Secret to Happiness.
