|
Fifty-Fourth Hexagram
The Thunderstorm
inseminates the swelling Lake,
then moves on
where the Lake cannot follow:
The Superior Person
views passing trials
in the light of Eternal Truths.
Any action
will prove unfortunate.
Nothing furthers.
|
Changing Lines
Line Six
The groom draws no blood
from the sacrifice.
The bride's basket
remains empty.
A barren marriage.
Line Five
The princess bride
dresses humbly,
out of respect
for her commoner groom.
Her bridesmaids
outshine her by far.
She is a treasure.
Line Four
The maiden waits
far longer than seems wise,
to make sure
her marriage is right.
Line Three
Not fulfilled by her marriage,
the young woman returns home
to her former life.
Line Two
Left alone in her marriage,
she remains content
in her illusions.
Sometimes a one-eyed man
is blessed for
what he can't see.
Line One
Even becoming a concubine
would be an advance
in this woman's life.
For the lame,
any step forward
is a good step.
|