To learn the way of the Tao,
You must not study hard, or practice rituals.
To learn the way of the Tao,
You must observe all, and understand the flow of yin and yang
To learn the way of the Tao,
You must be rooted and flexible as a willow, and flow in the wind
To learn the way of the Tao,
You must be supple as a river, and let life take you where it takes you
To learn the way of the Tao,
You must be accepting, that is the way it is
To learn the way of the Tao,
You must let go of your goals and ambitions, for once you achieve them you will only begin again
To learn the way of the Tao,
You must learn to let go,
To learn the way of the Tao.
I like the use of repetition of the phrase `To learn the way of the Tao` as it makes the poem flow very nicely. I also like the clever ending that repeats the phrase, and it really signifies the importance of the "last" line that tells people to let go.
ReplyDeleteLearning is a big theme that has be prevalent when trying to understand the Tao, so you did a good job incorporating that into your poem.
ReplyDeleteRepetition is utilized well in this piece. Enjoy how the poem is directed at the audience, makes reader feel connected.
ReplyDeleteI think you do a really good job of describing the Tao.
ReplyDeleteAgain, the repetition of your poem is amazing and gives the poem a sense of serenity to it. It also leaves a lasting impression upon someone to "learn the way of the Tao." The Tao is pictured to be a really good thing. It just takes understanding and looking at the big picture to accept it.
ReplyDeleteI like the font and format of your poem, and I really like the repetition of the phrase "To learn the way of the Tao"
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