freedom and love

oh mind

why are so twisted

that you yearn for the things

that elude you for eternity

what foolishness are you

that you long for things

that you know

you can't touch

oh mind

why are you so twisted

that you get so intensely attracted

by just a few subtle movements of strings

which can't even be felt

when there are tangible thick ropes

all around

oh mind why are you so twisted

that you can never ever be free

--

Working Very Hard

A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, "I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it."

The teacher's reply was casual, "Ten years".

Impatiently, the student answered, "But I want to master it faster than that. I will work very hard. I will practise everyday, ten or more hours a day if I have to. How long will it take then?

The teacher thought for a moment, "20 years".

--

Take it easy.

the now.

" She left pieces of her life

behind her

everywhere she went.

It's easier

to feel the sunlight

without them,

she said. "

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