My sensei told me to be like a tree
No idea what he was talking about
I went into the depth of the woods
Finding a stump to sit, gazing out
As I’m seated, mind being cleared
A fox passes by, sniffing my boot
Once he discovers I am no threat
Runs away going a different route
Conversations voided, wind flows
More creatures come, some deer
Nonverbal gestures one to nother
I don’t think they notice I’m here
A snake takes a bit interest in me
Trekked up my leg and fell asleep
To be honest it’s very concerning
But if I stay still as stone, I’ll keep
Then the most terrifying moment
When a bear and her cub strolled
So close I could have touched fur
Didn’t move, breathing controlled
When they all left me to be alone
I abandoned my stump at sunset
Happy to be free to return home
But when I arrive, uncover regret
My shower revealing many ticks
Latched to my skin and feasting
Never again! and the worst part
Still unsure of master’s teaching
Listen to me read this poem below!
