The Foggy Peaks - Philosophical Vignettes

By David Gosselin

Mountains and Pines in Spring by Mi Fu

The peaks were barely seen that night—they hid
Among a sea of aster-painted clouds.

The skies were filled with stars that shone like pearls
Strewn on the shoals of treasure-laden isles.

The sage and pupil journeyed on, although
Beholding neither earthly fields below

Nor mountaintops rearing their jagged crests
Into the tim…