Author Arthur Waley At the time when blossoms Fall from the cherry-tree: On a day when yellow birds Hovered in the branches— You said you must stop, Because your horse was tired: I said I must go, Because my silkworms were hungry. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments