Ryokan, 'Too lazy to be ambitious'

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Too lazy to be ambitious

Too lazy to be ambitious,
I let the world take care of itself.
Ten days' worth of rice in my bag;
a bundle of twigs by the fireplace.
Why chatter about delusion and enlightenment?
Listening to the night rain on my roof,
I sit comfortably, with both legs stretched out.

by Ryokan

Comments

[lonely-hour.livejournal.com]

fantastic.
Thanks a lot for sharing :)

This is too easy to enjoy

[mirmusing.livejournal.com]

I hope it isn't catching. M