I don't understand why this poem exists. I'm not saying it shouldn't exist. Everything may exist. It's that I don't understand why it's a poem about the Dao. The only thing I can decide is it's satirical. If not, it's more a poem about anatomy than ancient Chinese philosophy.
The Dao is not an easy philosophy. It's more of a mercury philosophy. It flows in and out of the head, which is why it needs quiet contemplation. Is taking a piss supposed to be a joke about quiet contemplation? If so it falls flat for me but may not for others.
The poem itself is not a problem for me. It describes what it's describing. I simply do not see the connection between the poem and its stated topic. I'd like to know what I'm missing.
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