Friday, May 6, 2011
Exodus/Excursus After Folly - An Aging Poet Addresses One Who Wanders In Mountains Remote Comments
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'Now I've broken my ties with the world of red dust;
I spend all my time wandering and read all I want.
Who will lend a dipper of water
to save a fish in a carriage rut? ' - Han Shan, Tang Dynasty, China
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8/2/2025 2:52:36 AM # 1.0.0
My friend as one who has done his share of wandering in the mountains(California not the middle east) I am very intrigued by your poem, I think it is absolutely wonderful. I am ashamed to say that I have never read Zen or even met a Buddist but your poem is highly superior Warren. Thanks for sharing with another aging poet.