Revelation Esoteric:
Or A Simple Koan for Westerners?
A Zen Master revealed me once the mystery of life.
Said he with bold demeanor more solemn than a monk,
"Dogs set loose in graveyards on gravestones they do piss,
But justly so for this is how the dead they pay respect."
And I, a vacant question mark spread broad across my face,
Retorted, "Surely, Sir, there must be more than this.
That can't be all the Truth to tell, all secret to reveal.
There must be some small detail more, disclosure still to share
That I might sway you yet confide in me this day.
Divulge me, please, your disciple that long have strived to know
The hidden meaning of the Path, what lies beneath the Veil."
And he, a smile vague upon his lips, a sparkle in his eye,
A pace but hastened more, remanded me this way,
"I pray you not persistent call me 'Sir.'
Now here is what else I have to set you on your way.
And sternly do I caution you please ask no more today:
Dogs that loose their masters set their masters free, and
Those that keep them on the leash can never masters be."
2006-10-13
05:26:31
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