Sijo
After death my body, may nourish a flowering tree
where nightingales will perch, to sing their love songs to the night
and thus in my decomposing, I may compose anew.
The child who recalls a former life, should not be chided
but listened to carefully. In an attempt to understand
Before the memories fade and are forgotten as he grows.
The raging desires of youthful love cannot be sustained..
True love and solid affection arise from the ashes
Passion alone cannot withstand the passing of the years.
24 Jun 04
After death my body, may nourish a flowering tree
where nightingales will perch, to sing their love songs to the night
and thus in my decomposing, I may compose anew.
The child who recalls a former life, should not be chided
but listened to carefully. In an attempt to understand
Before the memories fade and are forgotten as he grows.
The raging desires of youthful love cannot be sustained..
True love and solid affection arise from the ashes
Passion alone cannot withstand the passing of the years.
24 Jun 04
