August 18^th, 2026

I climb to Great Compassion Hall
And gaze out at the clouds and haze.
Ancient trees stretch toward the sky,
A fresh breeze whispers of
Ten thousand generations.
Below, Dragon King Spring
So pure you can see right to its source.
To passersby I shout,
“Come and see yourself mirrored in the water!”

Ryokan (1758-1831)