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
June 21, 2008
The Monkey is Reaching
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What does this poem mean? Thank you.
Comment by Jimmy — June 23, 2008 @ 12:55 pm
Never mind …
Comment by Jimmy — June 29, 2008 @ 2:50 am