Surreal Zen

Jiko’s reflection

Reflections upon
the unfillable vessel
Doubtless symmetries
point to the endless wellspring
Emptying fulfills the way

Notes: Jiko (Self). This is written in the most popular 5-7-5-7-7 form of waka poetry.

Image credit:
Fountain of Youth (1917), colored photoprint, Charles W. Gilhousen.

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Primitive Joe

Challenging backpacking trips, zazen, contemplating the lens through which I view the world, and a love of discovering new things drive my appreciation for this place we live.