This book was first published in Japan in 1959. Snyder’s poems draw parallels between nature and language and illustrate abstracts of metaphysical philosophy. This complex poem describes the nature of all things. Snyder’s tone is close to that of a spectator that is merely observing his surroundings. "A clear, attentive mind Has no meaning but that Which sees is truly seen. No one loves rock, yet we are here." by Gary Snyder.
