"A firefly slips off
The dangling sleeve
Of my light summer kimono
Taken by the wind, drifting away
Into this blue night" Akiko Yosano
(image: Shoen Uemura/ Mikiko Noji)
There in the breeze
Of
Early morning
Was I
It was cold
It was clear
And it was the sun
That promised
To be the strongest
Of us both
I peeped from behind cloud
A smile upon my heart
A heart that is love
And
As a new day penetrates
It's the light beyond
The heavens
That shines
It was a flash
Of red
Amongst Green
A moment
When sunshine
Beams
Upon the spot
And she sees
Finally
A truth never
Wanting
To found
A secret
Meant to be
Kept
For all time
The wizard turns
Proffering his hand
She smiles in awe
As he leads the way
Through the darkened
Entrance
Leaves of lace
In forest
Misty pink and blue
As if moon
Had fallen and now rested
In arms
Of kindful trees
Dress of wishes
Hair tangle moon kisses
Imperceptible
She
A stiring
Upon thoughts
Eyes in dark
Blinking
Faeries
Enchanters of hearts
Naughty sniggers
She enters
To explore