Younger than young
Are chickens in eggs
So young, in fact,
They have shells for legs
And though they roll crooked
That’s finer than fine:
Most goings are baby steps
In crooked lines.
THE ZEN HEN: On The Way Forward
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THE ZEN HEN: On Staying Focused
In a weaving race
against three-thumbed pigs,
even a spider can finish last
if he over multi-tasks.
THE ZEN HEN: On Poise
Carry them as if your feathers
are all weather,
and you shall not be ruffled.
THE ZEN HEN: On Conservation
Whether your trough holds milk, water, or pop,
Drink a gallon before spilling a drop.
THE ZEN HEN: On How to Be Valuable
Bring something to the table
in all of life’s dealings
unless that something’s squealing.
THE ZEN HEN: On The Long View
To keep your barnyard
In a balanced position
The amount of your patience
Must exceed your ambition.
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