The Valley Wind
Living in retirement beyond the world,
Silently enjoying isolation,
I pull the rope of my door tighter
And stuff my window with roots and ferns.
My spirit is tuned to the Spring-season:
At the fall of the year there is autumn in my heart,
Thus imitating cosmic changes
My cottage becomes a Universe.
trans by arthur waley
I pull the rope of my door tighter
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exactly what i feel right now :-) and i would love to be able to say that i also enjoy isolation, silently, but it is not possible, with so many friends and relatives here these days, no way to be able to enjoy a calm rest... you are fortunate if you can!
the grass is always greener!
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