Power Of One

Recluse Of The Eastern Slope ©
Su Shi (1036-1101) who called himself Su Tungpo was a legend in his own lifetime. (He is considered by common consent as one of the greatest Chinese poets). Having displeased the emperor he was for a period under detention at Huangchow. (Another time he served his time on the island [...]

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Life Not Worth A Dime

A Sister in White©
You say I am in good hands
And you are here for me.
I am served hand and foot,-
Of creature comforts, I shall
Let that pass;
You are too concerned
With health and I with taste
And of this sorry mess.
(two lumps please, sister
And you quote, ‘regulation, sir.’);
You are the model of service
And  aver,
Everything shall be as before,
(Pass [...]

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