Category Archives: Ono no Komachi

Poem – No Exchange of Glances

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

No exchange of glances a barren beach How I hate myself for it Doesn’t he realize it Heedless of distance , the fisherman Coming and going on weary legs

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Poem – The Colour of this Flower

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

He colour of this flower Has already faded away While in idle thoughts My life goes by  As I watch the long rains fall 

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Poem – The Fisherfolk Live 

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

The fisherfolk live With in the bay, rowing boats With out oars They are all at sea how cruel the world Where I am sunk in sadness

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Poem – In this World 

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

In this world The living grow fewer The dead increase How much longer Must I carry this body of grief ?

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Poem – In Reality 

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

In reality  You must do it, I suppose But even in my dreams, too Hiding from prying eyes To see you do that pains me so

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Poem – Upon The Path of Dreams

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

Upon the path of dreams My feet don’t rest Constantly trailing to you, yet In reality, a single glimpse Not even that have I had of you 

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Poem – Upon my Breast

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

Upon my breast Floats a boat of heartbreak And I have just embarked There is not a single day when waves Do not soak my sleeves.

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