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Mountain Water - Philosophical Vignettes

Mountain Water - Philosophical Vignettes

By David Gosselin

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Apr 27, 2024
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Rushing, crashing, trickling—
Flowing down mountainsides.

Lulling, whirling, singing—
Racing into valleys.

An old sage and pupil
Sauntered by a river.

The forests were lightless;
The mountains were soundless.

“Listen closely,” said the
Master to his pupil.

“These streamlets and rivers
Make their way everywhere.”

They listened as they climbed—
Thinking, pausing, wond…

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