Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #113 Troiku Hineri … at dawn
yoake ni arau tsuyude watashino ashisaichoubi
at dawn
I wash my feet with dew
the longest day © Yozakura (1640-1716)
at dawn
I spread my arms toward the sun
start of summer
I wash my feet with dew
grass clippings cling to my sole
violets in hand
the longest day
a butterfly chases its shadow
across my path
…………………………..
at dawn
ribbons of sunlight dance
in the trees
I spread my arms toward the sun
its faint warmth on my skin
filling my heart
start of summer
new flowers sing praise
ancient songs of joy
…………………………..
I wash my feet with dew
scooping glistening diamonds
from ladened petals
grass clippings cling to my sole
garden scents mingle in the air
roses and lavender
violets in hand
I weave a purple chain
for your hair
…………………………..
the longest day
we spread a blanket
under the maple
a butterfly chases its shadow
your laughter follows
lifting its wings
across my path
a shadow of your frailty
dappled in sunlight