there is only this —
i grasp for words,
those gnats dancing
on the quiet morning
between the perfume
of uncut grass, clover:
impossible to catch
or wave away
— a stillness, the only
act remaining
i let the gnats do
what gnats will do
leave the catching
to those who are
prone to catching,
whiling my time in
the weald
Note: 自然, or ziran (tzu-jan), is a Chinese word for the Taoism concept that refers to a state of “just-so-ness” or “as-it-is-ness”.
4 responses to “自然”
A concept that might be best accepted by all.
The difficulty is in the simplicity.
Oh, I love that visual for writing a poem. As I’m trying to write one daily now, I find I’m seeking out places and moments where the gnats thrive, and then trying to be aware enough to pocket them for later. It’s awareness mixed with alchemy.
Indeed. Paying attention, but not clinging to anything.