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Lao Tse On the Nature of the Way

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Waterlilies whoever
really
knows
does not
speak
whoever
speaks
does not
really
know

Mt. Fuji
close
down
your
mouth
relax
those
flaring
nostrils
soften
the rough
surface
loosen
the knotted
tangle
relax,
reduce
the glare
blend
into
the dust

in the air
pay
attention to
all
the senses
such
people
can't

be
flattered,
or snubbed
helped,
hurt,
elevated,
or debased--
they're already
kings
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