David W. Parsley Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 .................................. NOTES FROM THE COMMON ERA .................................. Kyoto - Variations on a Theme by Basho . Through dark pagodas winds the invisible stream - lamps bobbing, fire leaves. * * * * * * * * Strange light spreads across ice where the sun pulled from view. Swifts return. No sound. * * * * * * * * After rain, branches release pink blossom torrents. Hear the cuckoo’s cry. * * * * * * * * Warm breeze in curtains wakes me to sunlight, white wings, dove curled at my breast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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