Tenzen was my friend. He was a Zen Master monk.
He is no longer among the living.
We had several conversations.
This was one of those moments.
Me: Have you ever experienced real love Tenzen?
Tenzen: Yes
Me: I wish I could say that.
Tenzen: Think back.
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