Chi Hsing-tzu...trainer
he trained gamecocks for the king
he had a new charge
the king was anxious
he kept asking the trainer
is he fight ready
at the ten-day mark
no, he said, too arrogant
relies on his strength
after twenty days
not ready was the report
too excitable
after thirty days
ready, pronounced Chi Hsing-tzu
he has all he needs
when a rival crows
he is like a block of wood
he does not react
focusing inward
he is intimidating
birds see him and run
not a fighting tale...
a story of harmony
inner and outer
Inspired by The Second Book of Tao
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