The Raft Analogy

creatively translated by Sherice Ngaserin

Here is this great expanse of water: 

the near shore perilous and unreliable; 

the far shore safe and secure. 

But there is no ferry or bridge 

for crossing over to the other side.

What if I were to gather grass, 

sticks, branches, leaves, and 

bind them together to make a raft? 

What if I paddled with my hands and feet 

and emerged safely on the other side?