Monday, October 12, 2009

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After Shih-Te

I climb these hills as if walking on air

body too light to fall

bamboo staff resting against a great stone

torn cloak snapping in the wind

a lone bird soars the azure depths

far distant springs reflected in its eye

carefree, singing a timeless song

gone—on a journey without end

Shih – Shu (trans. By James H. Sanford)

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