Yes, I'm truly a dunce
Living among trees and plants.
Please don't question me about illusion and
.........enlightenment--
This old fellow just likes to smile to himself.
I wade across streams with bony legs,
And carry a bag about in fine spring weather.
That's my life,
And the world owes me nothing.
The gaudy beauty of this world has no attraction
.........for me--
My closest friends are mountains and rivers,
Clouds swallow up my shadow as I walk along,
When I sit on cliffs, birds soar overhead.
Wearing snowy straw sandals, I visit cold villages.
Go as deep as you can into life,
And you will be able to let go of even blossoms.
---Ryokan---
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