Two Sides
The rambling wind will always blow
across both sides of the mountain
One side holds meadows and the other holds snow
but the breeze does not flow over only one
The wind will travel across the Earth
no matter what’s below it
deserts, oceans, grasses, tundras
the wind does not stay in the confines of one
Why, then, would one limit their thinking
by seeing only the yin or only the yon?
The Master sees every side of the mountain
and not just the side he is currently on.
The way you use metaphors to show the meaning of your poem and your method of thinking is exemplary.
ReplyDeleteI like your use of scenery and the yin and the yon
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I love how you connected the how the wind acts and is free and does what it needs to do no matter what, to how we should strive to be free and unbiased as well.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job encapsulating the feeling of the Tao: I loved the metaphors you used to express yin and yon. The image also fits very well with your poem.
ReplyDeleteGreat job :)
What you're trying to say is really clear. Good job
ReplyDeleteThe comparison of the various metaphors really strengthens your poem, and also conveys a greater meaning. This is also a very relatable and important topic discussed. Nice job!
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