like bending a bow
the Tao at top bends downward
at bottom bends up
it always adjusts
excess and deficiency
perfectly balanced
from what is too much
the Tao takes and distributes
to what is lacking
trying to control
those who enforce their power
go against the Tao
they take from the poor
and distribute what they take
to those who are rich
the Master can give
because her wealth has no end,
is given wisely
without expecting
she is able to succeed
and take no credit
because she acts so
she thinks herself no better
than anyone else
Inspired by the Tao Te Ching
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