Japanese Prints
He listens idly,

He is content with her voice.

He dreams it is the murmur

Of distant wave-caps breaking

Upon the painted screen.

[27]

[27]

 An Actor as a Dancing Girl

The peony dancer

Swirls orange folds of dusty robes

Through the summer.

They are spotted with thunder showers,

Falling upon the crimson petals.

Heavy blooms

Breaking and spilling fiery cups

Drowsily.

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[28]

 Josan No Miya

She is a fierce kitten leaping in sunlight


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