There was a Zen master named Ikkyū who was thought by many to be cuckoo. He'd allow a toot on his very own flute. Which was unbecoming of flutists (& monks, too.)
Ikkyū Limerick
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standing proudly,
in the murky step well:
water lilies.

a painted stork,
at water’s edge,
seeks its moment.
What topics do you like to discuss?
Virtually anything but myself. Philosophy, science, books, travel, the general absurdity of the world, and so on and so on.

through winter woods,
the hilltop clearly stands
that hides in spring.


a white bird
& its black reflection
flare together.

summer: at dawn,
in liquid metal waters,
an egret prowls.