Awaken.

Caravaggio, Madonna di Loreto, 1604

Pure water from a clear spring 
simmering over the clay stove 
battered robe and tattered cap 
brown with fume and tea smudge. 

Don't think I'm some old gaffer 
with a wild-eyed love for tea. 

My purpose is to awaken you 
out of your worldly sleep.

Baisao