2005-03-11 - circle of life
One of the most illuminating documentaries I've ever seen
But I've always been a fan of the art, know what I mean?
This movie attempts to gracefully shed light
on the idea that Bruce Lee was involved in a fight
a revolutionary who possibly offended the traditions
of the ancients and was mysteriously repositioned
feet first but not flying
no more genius occupying
somewhat of a magicless magician
a perfect specimen of dead condition
recompensed for the error of his ways
In this, his real life by far outweighs
(more intriquing in how it plays)
a martial arts film made back in those days
This man's accomplishments must be known,
recognized for what they've shown
for a number of reasons: first alone,
in that he developed martial arts,
as they were taught in many parts
which he described as reactionary,
unrealistic, unable to carry
out or to defend against
the manner in which a true attack will commence:
An attacker's pattern
which he termed as "broken rythym",
is something that can matter
not regarded as a given
it cannot be choreographed
and memorized in numbers
it flows from somewhere deep within
where random action slumbers
To combat successfully he utilized
anticipating assailant's moves and twitching eyes
intercepting them with direct and accurate, first-strike advantage,
forceful movements, sometimes moving faster than thoughts can manage
even beating the thought transmissions to the motor reflexes
well, at least, it seemed that way, perhaps it's just perspective...
Secondly, Mr. Lee sought to improve relations
to open up the wonderful plethora of civilization
good fortune to the East and the West
hospitality-ruled culture of China to the rest...
Mr. Lee also strove for excellence
to bring more realism to the scenes and events
higher levels of professionalism
to the Asian movie industry and television
which he referred to as a little "hokey" at the time
but his life was cut short when he was in his prime.
All in all, this movie only serves to whet the appetite,
like sherbet in a small bowl before dinner is served,
it leaves me asking, as I peer at the sight,
hmm? what is this (it couldn't be dessert!)
careful consideration of his teachings is deserved!
what more did this great man really have to say?
what motivated him? can we become that way?
can we harness such energy
by studying his life and chi?
Where will time, Mastery,
discipline and artistry
take us all from here?
has that time disappeared?
Will there ever be
another visionary
such as Mr. Bruce Lee?
All questions we must see
and interceptively
interpet for ourselves
That much Bruce taught us well.
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