Enso Drool - by Apophis

After a long lay off, I'm back. I did my first painting in well over a year today.  All that chat in the past few weeks about my art, circles and the Enso symbol got me inspired on the way home this evening and I had to create this piece.  This piece "Enso Drool" is acrylic paint and sumi ink on canvas board 18" x 24".  Hopefully, you can see the evolution of the piece from the photos.  Can't wait for it to dry so that I can spray seal it and display it!

Wandering

What is the difference between assent and denial?
What is the difference between beautiful and ugly?
What is the difference between fearsome and afraid?

The people are merry as if at a magnificent party
Or playing in the park at springtime,
But I am tranquil and wandering,
Like a newborn before it learns to smile,
Alone, with no true home.

The people have enough and to spare,
Where I have nothing,
And my heart is foolish,
Muddled and cloudy.

The people are bright and certain,
Where I am dim and confused;
The people are clever and wise,
Where I am dull and ignorant;
Aimless as a wave drifting over the sea,
Attached to nothing.

The people are busy with purpose,
Where I am impractical and rough;
I do not share the peoples' cares
But I am fed at nature's breast.

-LaoTze-