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Here

take this hat

the hat you liked

Then he opened his hand

and gave it to his friend

his friend smiled happily

and said thank you

And just as his friend was about to leave

he stopped him again

Here

take this watch

Now he was at ease

I do not want to remain

bound by time

After taking off the watch

and giving it to his friend

he pointed outside and said

My shoes

are expensive and good

they fit your feet

take those too

I have nowhere

left to go

After giving you

that last pair of shoes

there is nothing left

for me to lose

I will sit here peacefully

and practise my meditation

If anyone asks about me

please tell them

you don’t know

Then

he entered the cave

and disappeared

along with

the silence inside