Yes im truly a dunce - Ryokan Taigu

Quote

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.

Author

Ryokan Taigu

Reference

all poetry

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