Philosopher’s stone,
heavy with wisdom
No magic answers,
or fountain of youth
Rather a witness
to all that’s been lost
Sit and contemplate
the path to the truth
A breath lights the way,
one choice sets the course
Wait not a moment,
to start the journey
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Photo: Great Mosque, Xi’an, China, c.b.w. 2005
Words: c.b.w. 2014
