August 15^th, 2026

Yearning for friends in my rocky cave,
I am captivated by the singing of small birds;
The wind entering deep into the grotto
Mingles with the voice of the stream.
Awakening from a dream,
This hermit exists beyond the world.
A quiet life, off by myself,
Fulfills my spirit.

Fugai Ekun (1568-1654)