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Begging

by Paul Epps on 26 Dec 2020
 
Ryokan's Grave

today’s begging is finished; at the crossroads
i wander by the side of hachiman shrine
talking with some children.
last year, a foolish monk;
this year, no change!

— Ryokan Taigu

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