i suppose this would belong in a poetry thread, but i dont feel it would get as many eyes there-
i recently read a book of poems by Han Shan/Cold Mountain(came across it through mount eerie), and quite enjoyed it. I know nothing about Buddhism, and I'm sure a moderate amount went over my head but if anyone has recommendations for similar poetry, or poetry books in general.
one of the standouts:
Sat on the cliff today,
sat so long the mist burned off.
Like a road the stream was, clear at its mouth,
a long time searching from a green crag top.
White clouds cast clear shadows in the silence,
light of the moon still floats, lingering.
No dust, no dirt on me,
how could this heart hold grief?
honestly, anything that you wish you read during formative years (im younger than most guys on here) im up for. really want to make an effort to educate myself.