The small dogs look at the big dogs;
They observe unwieldy dimensions
And curious imperfections of odor.
Here is the formal male group:
The young men look upon their seniors,
They consider the elderly mind
And observe its inexplicable correlations.
Said Tsin-Tsu:
It is only in small dogs and the young
That we find minute observation
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Comments1Really hit home for me, this poem. Makes you think about the different perspectives in life, like how youngsters see oldies and small dogs see big ones. I like its 'to-the-point' vibe and deep sense of truthfulness. Actually kind of open my eyes a bit.