Mr. Bolick is a lay speaker in temples in San Francisco and Marin County. In his poems he relates his experience in modern life and Buddhism. We greatly appreciate his creative work in response to Ryokan's poem.
Responses are welcome.
Living among trees and plants. This old fellow just likes to smile to himself. I wade across streams with bony legs, And carry a bag about in fine spring weather. That's my life, And the world owes me nothing. Mountains in name only.