Three poems from the Daodejing   Scorched earth chapter 30 The government—teaches Berenice— should oppose conquest by force of arms. Such methods swiftly rebound. Thorns and brambles where troops assemble; armies raised to the future’s scorched earth. Rather, the leader pursues his purpose then halts—will not overstep advantage. Achieves his aims but does not glory … Continue reading Three poems by Martyn Crucefix