Tuesday, May 14, 2019

I Ching 53, Gradual Advance

9, 9, 6, 9, 6, 6


Swan resting on the rocks. Romeo
who never had to die for love. Wings
tucked, neck high, bill waving—
enormous pile of cotton batting.
“Mute” swan? Don’t we wish! Hoarse-
voiced like that white bird, Death.