Were I to come as a wild thing.

By what form would learning bring:

flora, fauna, insect slug,

ant or bird or black tautaug?

 

If I were born to poor disgrace;

Would you yet see a human face?

Black man, white man— in between,

would you think; I know something?

 

There are truths to learn from all.

Buddha teachers— great and small.

Open up yourself— discern.

All are books— from all, you learn.