moon samadhi -
pierced
to core
by autumn light.

(for Rengetsu)

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old proverb

a bird in hand
is bad
for bird.

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planet Earth

oldest species - bacteria
newest species - computer
smartest species - cockroach
fastest species - photon
slowest species - mountain
loudest species - politician
deadliest species - mosquito
funniest species - clown

unknown species - other side of black hole

(ji bo, 209)

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