In memory of David Carradine, what would Master Po say?
I wonder how Caine would have commented David Carradine’s death. Especially the modus operandi.
I can see it. The light dissolves, and a new scene is in front of our eyes:
Master Po walks. Young Caine is thoughtful…
-What’s the matter, Grasshopper?
-Master Po, the story teller from the village just died.
-Was he your friend, Grasshopper?
-Yes, master Po. When I was young he would always tell me good stories. They made me who I am now.
-Then why are you not crying, Grasshopper?
-Master Po, he died a stupid death. He was was caught naked, with a rope around his neck, pleasuring himself. There is no honor in this!
-You are angry, Grasshopper.
-Yes, I am angry for all the time he told me stories, and I believed him.
-Isn’t the life of a person more important than his death, Grasshopper?
-Yes, master Po.
-And haven’t you ever done something stupid, Grasshopper?
-Yes, master Po.
-So forgive him, the beauty he has shown you is not a lie. You can cry for him, now. His life is more important than his death.
Young Caine cries softly.
Master Po:- human beings are very complex, even when we reach the pinnacle of our virtue, we hardly leave our humbling vices.
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