OLD SICK DEAD

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How do you cross reedy waters so full to the brim a crow could drink? 

‘Those crossing reedy waters, 

make bridges over the muddy marshes;

Aloft goers follow after, 

those who have reached the other shore evidently went!’

Pāṭaligāmiyasutta Ud 8.6

108 reeds are tough enough to block the way but striding above 108 reeds bend, flex, and bridge over until we find ourself on the other shore!