He sits with a radiant smile frozen for eternity

On his florid face of geniality and benevolence

His huge uncovered protruding belly

And a rounded countence with creased brow

And a softness of compassion in twinkling eyes

He carries acloth bag with happiness and abundance

Symbolic of health, happiness, prosperity and longevity

Self mastery and a blissful demeanour

Purposeful endeavour, commitment to social welfare

And an enlightened awareness can bring

Ecstasy and fulfillment  to the threshold of life

Sitting in love and compassion it imparts love

His rossary beads are carved with good luck

With the bowl of plenty in its hands

It receives the abundance from the benevolent universe

With a hemp sack full of protection

It showers compliments of a safe sojourn

Sitting on a gold throne with gold nuggets to impart

It brings prosperity to the homestead

Donned in finery with fan of understanding and a bag of insights

It sybmbolizes a spiritual odyssey in life

Seated on a fat hen he imparts longevity

With the bag of candies representing material wealth

Or blessings of Buddha for a life of bliss and bounty

This image of Pu-tai is a good omen perched

On a pedestal in your home

One that gives carved stature to dreams…