Ancient Wisdom, Rather Cosmic
Ancient Wisdom, Rather Cosmic - meaning Summary
Dreamed Selves, Quiet Contentment
The poem presents a brief parable about identity and acceptance. So-shu dreams he becomes a bird, a bee, and a butterfly, and then questions why he should strive to feel any other way. The sequence of transformations leads not to confusion but to a simple calm: recognition that changing forms need not provoke restlessness. The final line frames this inward ease as the natural outcome of his reflections.
Read Complete AnalysesSo-shu dreamed, And having dreamed that he was a bird, a bee, and a butterfly, He was uncertain why he should try to feel like anything else, Hence his contentment.
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