Turtle

"Imagine that the whole earth was covered with water, and a man was to throw a yoke with a hole in it into the water. Blown by the wind, that yoke would drift north, south, east and west. Now, suppose that once in hundred years a blind turtle would rise to the surface. What do you think? Would that turtle put his head through the hole in the yoke as he rose to the surface once in a hundred years?"

"It is unlikely Lord."

"Well, it is just as unlikely that one will be born as a human being; it is just unlikely that a Tathagata, a Noble One, a fully enlightened Buddha should arise in the world; and it is just as unlikely that the Dhamma and discipline of the Tathagata should be taught. But now you have been born as a human being, a Tathagata has arisen and the Dhamma has been taught. Therefore, strive to realize the Four Noble Truths."

Sunday, July 17, 2005

Once In A While

Once in a while, I'll be so engrossed in internet browsing that I can spend the whole day in front of the PC downloading things, and clicking on the links one after another, the journey on the Internet begins with one click!

So here I am at nearly 3am in the morning searching for audio files and sheet music of "Once In A While" and "Moonlight and Roses"... which really brings pitiful results after hours of waiting, no thanks to the slow internet connection. Especially for "Once In A While", I downloaded a few other versions and not the one I want!

Anyway... once in a while, it's good to be searching hard for something instead of getting it all and not knowing how to appreciate it... and yes, it would be good if once in a while someone is thinking of me!!

ONCE IN A WHILE
Once in awhile,
will you try to give one little thought to me,
Though someone else may be nearer your heart.

Once in a while,
will you dream of the moments I shared with you,
Moments before we two drifted apart.

In love's smoldering ember,
just one spark may remain,
If love still can remember,
that spark may burn again.

I know that I d
Be contented with yesterday's memory,
Knowing you think of me once in a while.


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