Buddhists speak of the nameless way, and there's nothing like it.
They go about the earth like bandits, getting what they want, then turning around and losing it.
The sage stays at the center and watches over everyone else,
so they can live like quiet children.
They avoid bragging or bragging about themselves,
they stay humble, but don't brag about themselves.
They love kindness, forgiveness, giving,
but don't try to be more
than they are.
They're not boastful,
just selfish.
They enjoy being whole,
to know where their value lies.
The way you're born doesn't matter,
what you do after the world is.
Just let it be.
other readings further drafts from the same generation
deeper strata where the meaning thins
the original
The valley spirit dies not, aye the same;
The female mystery thus do we name.
Its gate, from which at first they issued forth,
Is called the root from which grew heaven and earth.
Long and unbroken does its power remain,
Used gently, and without the touch of pain.