Izumi Shikibu Poems
- 1. Plum Blossom
I cannot say
which is which:
the glowing
plum blossom is
... - 2. Although The Wind
Although the wind
blows terribly here,
the moonlight also leaks
between the roof planks
... - 3. Watching The Moon
Watching the moon
at dawn
solitary, mid-sky,
I knew myself completely,
... - 4. If The One I've Waited For
If the one I've waited for
came now, what should I do?
This morning's garden filled with snow
is far too lovely
... - 5. Although I Try
Although I try
to hold the single thought
of Buddha's teaching in my heart,
I cannot help but hear
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