The Monkey is Reaching

The monkey is reaching
For the moon in the water.
Until death overtakes him
He’ll never give up.
If he’d let go the branch and
Disappear in the deep pool,
The whole world would shine
With dazzling pureness.

-

Hakuin

2 Responses to “The Monkey is Reaching”

  1. Jimmy Says:

    What does this poem mean? Thank you.

  2. Jimmy Says:

    Never mind …

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