A wise man
is subtle, profound, intuitive, penetrating -
So far from the ordinary,
that he defies understanding.
But he can be described:
Careful -
like a man crossing a winter stream
Alert -
as if surrounded by danger
Polite -
as a guest in someone else's house
Self-effacing -
as melting ice
Genuine -
like rough hewn wood
Open -
as a valley
Inscrutable -
as muddy water
Amidst confusion,
in stillness he finds clarity.
From stillness,
he is moved to action.
He who follows the Way
works within natural limits
So, though constantly in use,
his strength is renewed.
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