Discovering the Footprints

Along the riverbank, under the trees, I discover
footprints!

Even under the fragrant grass I see his prints.

Deep in remote mountains they are found

These traces no more can be hidden than one's
nose, looking heaven ward

Part 2 of 10 Bulls by Kakuan
Transcribed by Nyogen Senzaki and Paul Reps
From Zen Flesh, Zen Bones