Inscription for Li Gonglin’s portrait Tom Sharp

Gonglin’s portrait doesn’t show my heart in ashes, or my body, a boat that’s lost its mooring. If you asked what I’ve accomplished, I’d say my life’s been a series of demotions.

自题金山画像 苏轼

心似已灰之木，身如不系之舟。 问汝平生功业，黄州惠州儋州。