kasi nanpa 55 wip

lipu Pona — kasi nanpa 55

含德之厚ona pi wawa pona…One who remains rich in virtuous power
比于赤子li sama e jan lili sin.Is like a newborn baby.
蜂虿虺蛇不螫Bees, scorpions and venomous snakes do not bite it,
猛兽不据The wild beasts do not attack it,
攫鸟不搏Birds of prey do not sink their claws into it.
骨弱Though its [the infant’s] bones are weak
筋柔And muscles soft,
而握固Its grip is strong.
未知牝牡之ona li mije li meli li tonsi la, jan li sona ala.Without knowing of the blending of male and female
合而全作taso ona li ken pali ale.S/he is a perfect production,
精之至也The ultimate in vitality.
终日号而不嗄S/he cries all day without getting hoarse.
和之至也S/he is the ultimate in harmony.
知和曰常Understanding harmony is called the Constant.
知常曰明Knowing the Constant is called illumination.
益生曰祥Nourishing life is called blessing.
心使气曰强Having control of your breath is called strength.
物壮则老After things blossom they decay, and
谓之不道This is called the non-Way.
不道早已The non-Way expires quickly.