In spring
In spring
they beckon passersby —
willow boughs.
they beckon passersby —
willow boughs.
Moon and snow
Moon and snow —
one hue "til parting comes
at daybreak.
one hue "til parting comes
at daybreak.
Mountain winds
Mountain winds
make a leafy waterfall —
but no pool.
make a leafy waterfall —
but no pool.
Which flowers fade?
Which flowers fade?
Any near chrysanthemums
in bloom.
Any near chrysanthemums
in bloom.
Deutzia in bloom
Deutzia in bloom:
even at midday, moonlight
beneath the trees.
even at midday, moonlight
beneath the trees.
Tomorrow! — bloom then
Tomorrow! — bloom then,
blossoms I await
on a rainy night.
blossoms I await
on a rainy night.
Seared by frost
Seared by frost
through the Long Month —
leaves on the trees.
through the Long Month —
leaves on the trees.
On a light breeze
On a light breeze,
the heavy scent of blossoms
at morning.
the heavy scent of blossoms
at morning.
Storm winds
Storm winds
blow through blossoms —
becoming snow.
blow through blossoms —
becoming snow.
The Sun goes down —
The sun goes down —
but evening light remains
in the leaves.
but evening light remains
in the leaves.