People In Our World (Shiki Tanka)

people in our world

down their sake

to appear smart, knowing:

me - I devour persimmons

and look like a monkey.

Upper:  Hakuin Ekaku (白隠 慧鶴)(1686- 1768) -- Monkey Writing Tsurezuregusa – Ink on paper

Lower: Mu Qi (牧溪) (1200-1270) -- Six Persimmons – Ink on paper