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Bend so you remain whole.

Bow, and be lifted upright.

Be empty so you may be filled.

Expend energy and you will gain.

But have too much and you just become confused.

The sages hold the One and are like shepherds for all below Heaven:

Not standing in their own light they shine clearly.

Not self-righteous they are respected.

Not boasting they have merit.

Not self-approving they lead.

Competing with no one, no one can compete with them.

When the ancients said, "Bend so you remain whole"

These were not just idle words,

the wholeness is returning.