For cicadas
For cicadas
the branches of a single tree
are a forest grove.
the branches of a single tree
are a forest grove.
Early spring, An
An early spring —
sent back into seclusion
by morning snow.
sent back into seclusion
by morning snow.
In the mountains — rain
In the mountains — rain.
Sunlight shining cool
at morning.
Sunlight shining cool
at morning.
Dusk light
Dusk light
showing more has fallen?
A peak of snow.
showing more has fallen?
A peak of snow.
Not a sound
Not a sound,
not even from leaves.
My hut at dusk.
not even from leaves.
My hut at dusk.
Is it so late?
Is it so late?
In moonlight, a stag calls
out by gate paddies.
In moonlight, a stag calls
out by gate paddies.
Awake all night
Awake all night,
the cricket never flagged —
and now dawn.
the cricket never flagged —
and now dawn.
Words of old
Words of old —
whispered today by wind
in the reeds.
whispered today by wind
in the reeds.
Summer rains
Summer rains —
mere trickles when falling
in thick forest.
mere trickles when falling
in thick forest.
Overwhelming
Overwhelming
my memory —
blossoms at dusk.
my memory —
blossoms at dusk.