I Ching
by Martin Burke

The Abysmal (Water)

the abysmal waters

sincerity brings success

the superior man is constant
and teaches by non-action

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you fall in the abyss
misfortune

this is dangerous
attempt only small things

forward, backward, both are the abyss
pause and wait

assistance is offered-
there is no harm in this

the abyss is only filled to the rim
not to overflowing

thorns and prison walls
for three years you will not find the way