I reached the holy spring

after six hours of walking 

thirsty and utterly tired 

the water was full    

of tadpoles 

creatures in a transitional form 

overflowing with life and energy 

their strong tails 

were wiggling happily  

in the crystal clear waters 

of this ancient sanctuary 

I began wondering actually who  

had brought me here   

not to drink water 

but to see the tadpoles 

Translated by Marina Karchinova / Edited by Tom Phillips