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a poem by Will Small

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Use
by Will Small

A wheel consists of spokes and rim
But it is on the empty hub
That the use of the wheel relies.


A jug consists of hull and handle
But it is on the empty centre
That the use of the jug relies.


A house consists of walls and roof
But it is on the empty rooms
That the use of a house relies.


A push is made of yang
A pull of yin,
But it is on the empty space
Before or behind
That the use of the push or pull relies.
Notes:
With apologies to the Old Man.
Posted: 13th November 2009
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