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the translated works of 'Ji Bo'....from Ned Mudd
During a long hiatus from his regular "job," Ned Mudd became interested in an obscure modern Chinese poet in need of an audience: Ji Bo. While being contemporary, at least in time, Ji Bo's particular brand of poetics hints at ancient Chinese bards such as Han Shan, Big Stick, and, of course, the infamous Li Po.
In 2010, Mudd translated upwards of 100 of Ji Bo's short pieces, some of which are appearing here for the first time. Never brooding, Ji Bo uses twisted humor to jab at our helter-skelter world. And there's plenty to jab at.
Taoist Vacation Guide
when traversing the Way
best be prepared for:
surprise hurricane,
earthquake, tsunami.
avoid erupting volcanoes;
steer clear of war zones;
beware of swine flu epidemics;
watch your back when entering unknown saloons;
never quarrel with Police officers;
guard against venereal disease.
when confronted with total chaos, call Intergalactic Emergency Squad for fast road-side assistance.
remember words of La-tzu Jones:
"you're only as alive as you think you are."
have a nice trip!
Amazon pow-wow
in 5 million years - no more humans;
only robots on planet Earth.
one day robots evolve, become biological:
real skin, teeth, hair, eyes, ears, heart.
robot leader says, "Welcome to New World Order;
robots are now Human Beings!"
robots convene giant celebration, drink wine, sing songs.
9 months later, many new Human Beings.
in Amazon jungle, emergency meeting of animals:
"Big trouble," says Toucan. "The humans are back!"
 




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