PLANS
What are a man’s plans
compared to the will
and the way
of the world?
The great TAO, they call it
in the East
— the current in the
river of life.
Align yourself with it and
enjoy the ride.
Resist or ignore it and
your plans will
pull you under.
James, I like the sound of the last two lines especially, and the concision of the poem.
thought Lao-tzu would prefer it that way…your comments are always revealing and inspiring.