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Yes, I'm Truly a Fool

Ryokan

Published: at 03:22 PM

Yes, I’m truly a fool
Living among trees and plants.
Please don’t question me about illusion and enlightenment —
This old fellow just likes to smile to himself.
I wade across streams with bony legs,
And carry a bag about in fine spring weather.
That’s my life,

And the world owes me nothing.