The Silent Flute

‘The Silent Flute’ by Bruce Lee

I wish neither to possess,
Nor to be possessed.
I no longer covet paradise,

More important, I no longer fear hell.



The medicine for my suffering
,
I had within me from the very beginning,

But I did not take it.


My ailment came from within myself,

But I did not observe it
,
Until this moment.



Now I see that I will never find the light

Unless, like the candle, I am my own fuel,

Consuming myself.