THE REFLECTION IN A MIRROR

 

THE REFLECTION IN A MIRROR

(A poem of natural wisdom)

 

Truth is an illusion, illusion is truth

Hundreds of rivers own one moon

I am not I, I am I

The shadow leaves a print, body is shadow

 

When does fate create such an image?

Truth is written everywhere; dusts, they turn

Hundreds and thousands of real image are merely empty illusions

Might as well be the reflection in a mirrorr

By Shanlin-Tzu

JOYRIDE CANTO

 

JOYRIDE CANTO

(A poem of natural wisdom)

 

Dream of a joyride canto

Ease of flower, stream, spring

Green sheer dew sways

Red dragon stone is dim

 

Silver grass by the river side

Green willow weaves sparrow

Gentle winds pluck clouds

Trickling spring gurgle

 

Babbling ripples flow

Pleasant golden fish roam

Whooping cranes cry for joy

Merry deer pick the lingzi mushroom

 

Diligent bees collect honey

Butterflies swiftly dance

Rustling leaves admire blossoms

Timid flowers cover their faces

 

Floating shades of cloud shine

Meek valley flora is bright

Lingering sensations of music and art

Sensations turn to smoke

Smoke is in love with dream

Dream of a joyride canto

By Shanlin-Tzu

CARNAL OLD FOLKS

 

CARNAL OLD FOLKS

(A poem of natural wisdom)

 

Thousands of mountain ranges: violet

Hundreds of silk blouse: float

Clouds tangle hill summits: unfold their sleeves

Sunrise shines upon hilltop: redness

Pine and cedar strive to contrast

Light breeze locked by mountain cliffs

In silence, I sit in front of heaven and earth

Soul is lost, constellations are felt

Noiseless, heavenly music flows

Creations scattered around the universe

A wise heart preaches truth,

and succeeds to pioneers

The dusty world, a zendo

The universe, hearty realm

Eating, drinking, toileting, sleeping

Completely carnal old folks

By Shanlin-Tzu

FEET ON THE GROUND, BEING A HUMAN, AWAY FROM MADNESS

 

FEET ON THE GROUND, BEING A HUMAN, AWAY FROM MADNESS

(A poem of natural wisdom)

In a blink of an eye, numerous years pass

Lost, outside, I roam for a long time

An illusion rests at once, wisdom arises

Feet on the ground, being a human, away from madness

 

By Shanlin-Tzu