Holding on one's needsOne need old wisdom
confirming used images
well known border lines.
Fishes enjoy pond's limit
dreaming of wide open sky.One need repetition
fitting into known framework
ensured steps ahead.
No stars as guides are vital
frog will find way back to pond.One need one's outlook
fixed on common worthwhile goals
stabilized view points.
Well defended turtle's walk
even able leaving ground.One need to be moved
stagnation will kill esteem
growing does it all.
Forced into copulation
tomcat goes beyond himself.One need exhaustion
letting go old ways of life
surprising oneself.
Salmons swimming against streams
dying before born again.One need open space
exploring expirations
related reactions.
Well known books to be explored
written out of cloudy dreams.One need...
BeiYin
10. 2. 00
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