The Poetry Page
January 29, 2001
February 7, 2001
"Twenty Eight" Know the strength of man, But keep a woman's care! Be the stream of the universe! Being the stream of the universe, Ever true and unswerving, Become as a little child once more. Know the white, But keep the black! Be an example to the world! Being an example to the world, Ever true and unwavering, Return to the infinite. Know honor, Yet keep humility. Be the valley of the Universe! Being the valley of the Universe, Ever true and resourceful, Return to the state of the uncarved block. When the block is carved, it becomes useful. When a sage uses it, he becomes the ruler. Thus, "A great tailor cuts little." -Lao Tsu (Translated by Jane English) (No shit!)
Johnny Eco-friendly Upon the waves free Had too much to think As the surf he'll drink Being goofball Bumbling In his idiocyncratic manner His time is coming Only by trying on other peoples clothes Can you know what size you are He's definitely in between Bohemia and Bizarre No dreamin' is too far For Johnny With thanks, - The People's Poet of Liverpool
