proverb:

ignorance -
a bottomless well;
the line for water is long.

(L-T Jones)

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guidelines for good life

shake up plans
treat headache at 1st sign
hydrate frequently
eat what works
honor the weather
don't swim with sharks
exercise caution with whores
protect the skull
fend off mosquitoes
use cash money
smile at babies
don't grab dog by tail
circle big cities
abandon TV
wear dry socks
shun cheap wine
floss often
sleep beneath stars
wash behind ears
sing to birds
let mind go free
stay out of noon
day
sun.

for nanao sakaki

(ji bo, 2006)

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bumble-bee woman says,
"quit writing poem,
or miss wind singing
aspen trees."

(ji bo, 2006, santa fe, NM)

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atomic cloud
on stem -
mushroom.

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