Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Now and then
You must long for the
Freedom of the deep woods
I, too, cherish
Such thoughts.

- Ryokan Taigu (1758-1831)


Just one more poem to add to the list. This one I like a lot....wish I were there ;)

Sunday, March 07, 2004

Carrying vitality and consciousness,
Embracing them as one,
Can you keep them from parting?
Concentrating energy,
Making it supple,
Can you be like an infant?
Purifying hidden perception,
Can you make it flawless?
Loving the people, governing the nation,
Can you be uncontrived?
As the gate of heaven opens and closes,
Can you be impassive?
As understanding reaches everywhere,
Can you be innocent?
Producing and developing,
Producing without possessing,
Doing without presuming,
Growing without domineering:
This is called mysterious power.

- Tao-te Ching


Yet another poem ;)