On Talking

And then a scholar said,
Speak of Talking.

When you meet your friend on the roadside
or in the market place,
let the spirit in you
move your lips and direct your tongue.

Let the voice within your voice
speak to the ear of his ear;
For his soul will keep the truth of your heart
as the taste of the wine is remembered
When the colour is forgotten
and the vessel is no more.