While we’ve lived our lives
they’ve survived to still blossom,
these old cherry trees
Basho
Narrow Road to the Interior & Other writings
translated by Sam Hamill
While we’ve lived our lives
they’ve survived to still blossom,
these old cherry trees
Basho
Narrow Road to the Interior & Other writings
translated by Sam Hamill
108zenbooks 
I haven’t commented this week, Genju, but I have thoroughly read each of your posts and have valued them. Thank you for the care you put into them!
Barry
Thank you too, my friend! Your teachings have been invaluable!
Ah! the resiliency of the human spirit . . . I never cease to be amazed.
Amazing, isn’t it!? Glad to read of your travels. Shantum is an awesome teacher and India requires resilience! 😀