Author Burton Watson Ten thousand threads of thought, two sheets written:before sealing them, I read them over, wonder if they'll do.The palace water clock has just sounded the fifth watch,the lamp in the window, my one light, about to go out. 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