The great waterfall of the universe
flows throughout the land.
Nourishing the sprouts and seedlings,
unchanging in its path.
The course of the water is undetermined.
Some days it surges forward,
others days it pulls back.
Traveling without a destination,
yet always going somewhere.
Individual droplets unite
creating a powerful swell.
Churning and tumultuous
yet underneath the surface,
there is tranquility and stillness.
Only within the darkness of its depths
can you find the light.
Nice!!! I liked how you wrote about the Tao without writing about it in a super direct way.
ReplyDeleteI love the vocabulary you used! It was very illuminating and really conveyed what you were trying to say.
ReplyDeleteI like the representation of the Tao as a waterfall and the opposite used "Only within the darkness of its depths/can you find the light."
ReplyDeleteI think the symbolism is really nice. Using water throughout the entire poem brings it together. Very creative poem, that shows the themes of the Tao in a unique way.
ReplyDeleteI love the meaning of your poem, as well as, your format. The comparisons and connections you make towards the world and its beauties is very meaningful towards the Tao.
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