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When all thoughts

When all thoughts
Are exhausted
I slip into the woods
And gather
A pile of shepherd’s purse.

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  • rufina caraid Moderators member
    October 9, 2007

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    I have to assume here that Shepherds Purse is some type of flower. Perhaps a way For Ryokan to recharge his brain and energy when exhausted.