July 2022
Author's Note: Continuing this month with some questions from the young monk, who is still learning from Tom Montag's old monk.
the young monk has questions
how will i know whether
i am listening or merely
waiting to speak?
the young monk asked
~
what wisdom would be lost
if old monks took vows of silence
what tranquility would be gained
if they did?
the young monk wondered
~
what is the value
in taking offense
when no offense
is offered?
the young monk asked
~
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