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From: Alan Sondheim <sondheim@panix.com>
To: Cyb <cybermind@listserv.aol.com>,
"WRYTING-L : Writing and Theory across Disciplines" <WRYTING-L@LISTSERV.UTORONTO.CA>
Subject: of the 1000 character essay
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 23:40:05 -0400 (EDT)
of the 1000 character essay heaven earth black yellow :: heaven is black, earth is yellow the cosmos the cosmos are vast a desolate wasteland the sun fills the moon fills the sun sets in the west it's dusk from 7 to 9 in the morning the constellations line up it's a measure word, they spread out cold comes the heat goes in autumn the harvesting in winter the hiding, concealing intercalary timing the leftover residue becomes one tenth measurement of years so the lu bamboo pitches shift position open clouds ascend, galloping, sending rain dew forms becoming frost gold gives birth beautiful water jade emanates out from Kun mountain summit the double-edged dagger furiously named the huge gate-tower the pearl called the light of darkness the treasure of fruit plum apple many vegetables mustard ginger the sea salted the rivers fresh fishscales hidden in depths feathers circling above the fire dragon the emperor teaching the phoenix the royal official men beginning making writing characters then uniforms, wearing robes < clothing skirts < clothing expel the throne yield the country yao tang has predicted console the people strike down the guilty hold the boundary talk and test with scalding trying a case at court query the way bequeath and bow doubting the sections love raise up the hosts the leaders minister prostrate the army barbarians near and far one reality ration of the guest returning to the emperor the phoenix cries in the bamboo the white colt grazes there change covers grass and weeds (vegetation) trust attain a myriad (10,000) directions (square) covering the person issues (giving birth to) four great five (is) normal respect (connector / alone) the rearing of children (!) flattering destroys and injures women adore chastity unyielding men imitate pleasing genius know what passes the certainty of change attainment of ability never neglect deception the talk of the other (is) brief in disintegration reliance on the self (self-reliance) (is) long faith the cause of should be covered (protect your faith) the tool (utensil) of desire (is) trouble (quantity) measure-word the ink (of) sorrow, sadness (on silk) is printed (sadness stains the silk) poetry the praise of small (lamb) sheep (sheep) view, scenery lines tied or lined-up wisdom restraint, conquering (of) study makes (creates) the sage benevolence is built the name stands the origin of shape proper (upright) model sky and valley proclaim (one's) fame the empty chamber hall (public room) learn (review lessons) carefully disaster (catastrophe) depends on (is caused by) the accumulation (of) evil blessings (fortune) (are caused by) virtuous happiness 1/3 meter (scale, ruler) bi-jade (circular disk with hole) negative (un- ) treasure 1/30 meter (measurement, small) yin (shadow, moon, sexual organs, feminine, secret) is (just so) (to be) emulated (compete with) the capital (of) the father (parallels) the (business) affairs (of) the supreme ruler speak strictly (accurately) give respect filial piety serves as (accepts) the end of power (the power of others) devotion follows (rules) the end (of) life face (meet, confront) the deep tread (put on shoes) lightly dawn (early in the morning) prosper warm (and pure) like (an) orchid(s) this fragrance like (a) pine(s) this prospers the river flows not (un) stopping (ceaselessly) the depths (abyss) clear (transparent) take up (create) (a) reflection contain (form) (and) stop if (one is) thinking say diction (classical rhetoric) (with) quiet, peaceful determination deliberate beginnings sincerity, fidelity beautiful, beauty prudent all good ancient laws honorable trade (the place) of foundation the rolls greatly nothing (in the) end learn outstanding ascend (to) official (service) in addition to work obey government survive by means of the wild pear go and increase the chant music particularly is precious (and) humble rites as well are valuable and low above harmony below harmonious the husband chants (calls upon) the wife follows the external (foreign) accept pass on instructions enter (the internal) music (play music) the mother (of) appearance (ceremony) all father's sister father's older brother father's younger brother like (the same as) (a) child compared (to) (a) son (child) think very much \ of each other elder brother younger brother agreeing (as) mind (ch'i, spirit) linking (joining) branches make friends join (and) divide cut (and) polish precepts (and) rules kind humanity (conceal) compassion create order not separation integrity (justice) gives back honesty the wicked suffer setbacks loss of money a still nature evades passion the heart moves the weary mind guard the truth with full intention follow the idea and change (your) heart (mind) hold strictly steer properly please the rank (of office) bind yourself city (and) village flourish (in the) summer east (and) west two capitals (one's) back (to the) Mong (mountain) face the Luo (river) floating Wei (river) according to (seize) the Jing (Sheu river) the official (government) hall (a) tray (with) plum (blossoms) (strong fragrance) (from the) tower watch (look out) (as if) flying (be) amazed drawing (painting) draw (paint) birds (and) animals pictures colorful immortals (hermits) (and) spirits the third stem give alms (cottage, abandon) drawn near (beside) awaken (disclosure) the first stem (a) curtain (notebook, album) against (answer, reply) the pillar four (wantonly) bamboo mats establish (a) place drum (play) the lute (25-string se4) blow the sheng1 (mouth reed instrument) climb the stairs accept the high steps of the throne the cap changes distrust the stars the right (direction) passes through (a) broad interior the left attains holds brightness already gathering the tomb ceremony again assembles (a) group (of) flowers a withered pear-tree (is) faithful (bells, chimes) (to) li-script (servant) lacquered write (on) wall (lining) the classics (jing1) the government bureaus skeins command together (mutually) the path (of) the ancient swordsman the scholar tree minister of state doors sealed eight (of the) counties homes allowed (for) (salary of) one thousand soldiers (troops) (the) tall crown follows (the) palanquin drive (the wheel) hubs shake (the) tassels (the) world grants (allowance) luxury (and) wealth harness (the) vehicle (palanquin) prosper quickly policy merits profusion (of) (the) truths (reality) engrave (the) monument inscribe (the) inscription (artist's signature) tributary of Wei small stream that one an offiial rank (head of Wei) (the) assistant (subordinate) sometimes flatters (sometimes) judges (under) cover (of) home injustice abundant early (minute) dawn who (is) conducting business (grave/marking post) (prince) Duke Huan regulated (the) fit (harmony) help (the) weak assist (help up) (the) falling (leaning) figured beautiful cloth wraps around (the) Han (Chinese) blessing, four kindnesses speech (and) emotion (of the) warrior man, population [the] superior man [does things thoroughly and with urgency] [regulates important matters of State] many scholars just so [really] peaceful (tranquil) Jin (and) Chu change supremacy Zhao (and) Wei surrounded (placed) east to west [...] the ch'in 4-stringed instrument [...] good (and) wonderful [...] question or problem [...] gate [...] as well ___