“On the still calm waters of surrender, the reflections of clarity appears.”
“The water was glassy and calm, still candy-colored in the afterglow of sunset.”
“Zen masters say you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.”
“How still,How strangely stillThe water is today,It is not goodFor waterTo be so still that way.~ "Sea Calm”
“If I gaze at my belovedshe may feel embarrassedand if I do not,she will feel neglected.I can see the stars reflectingin the calm water of her facebut if I look awayI lose my clarity.”
“Swift as a deer. Quiet as a shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Quick as a snake. Calm as still water.”