Just as a fine thoroughbred steed,
with swishing tail & mane
runs with next-to-no effort,
so my days & nights
run with next-to-no effort
now that I’ve gained a pleasure
not of the flesh.1
Notes
1. See SN 36:31 and Thag 1:85.
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