Borrowing Some Liquid Courage for a Seven-Character Regulated Verse: On Present Affairs

2007/10/31 22:33:19

Tired. Borrowing some liquid courage to dash off a seven-character regulated verse as a placeholder. Can only manage rough work while away from home—apologies.

On Present Affairs

Chán Zhōng Shuō Chán

Without cause, birth and death enter the mortal world
The octagonal millstone grinds on its own
Heaven's game is as illusory as man's
Awake Yet Still Sick As When Drunk
Hundred Years Wind Rain Three Bowls of Tea
Ten thousand ages of writing, a basketful of dreams
Clouds Rising Wild Over Sea
In the dusty world, how many gods and demons dance again