Each day the mountain
looks at you and calls softly
but have you yet learned your ears
harboring losses
the sea repeats mountain's call
have you taught yourself language
bell tolls down the slopes
monastery on summit
have you created your faith
atmosphere sheds light
you may find the path upward
your soul receives courtesies
Jakushitsu waits
writing poems as you ascend
door always open to you
visit the master
speak to your path as you climb
eyes, ears fixed to summit, gong
what you've left behind
inconsequential in time
lotus blossoms to guide you
looks at you and calls softly
but have you yet learned your ears
harboring losses
the sea repeats mountain's call
have you taught yourself language
bell tolls down the slopes
monastery on summit
have you created your faith
atmosphere sheds light
you may find the path upward
your soul receives courtesies
Jakushitsu waits
writing poems as you ascend
door always open to you
visit the master
speak to your path as you climb
eyes, ears fixed to summit, gong
what you've left behind
inconsequential in time
lotus blossoms to guide you
