At Maple Bridge by Gary Snyder

Men are mixing gravel and cement
At Maple bridge,
Down an alley by a tea-stall
From Cold Mountain temple;
Where Chang Chi heard the bell.
The stone step moorage
Empty, lapping water,
And the bell sound has travelled
Far across the sea.

8 thoughts on “At Maple Bridge by Gary Snyder

  1. Oh.dis poem give massege for peace n love.u know dt maple tree is symbol of immortal love in our country.i think dt ur maple bridge is belonged from dt idea.so ur temple bell’s voice is crossing d sea for telling of importance of love for human.m i right to understand ur poem..?plz reply.

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