January 25th, 2024

Divination showed my place
among these bunched cliffs
where faint trails cut off
traces of men and women.
What’s beyond the yard?
White clouds embracing hidden rocks.
Living here still
after how many years
over and over
I’ve seen spring and winter
Change.
Get the word to families
with bells and cauldrons
empty fame has no value.

Han-shan