walking thightrope

walking thightrope with
umbrella caught in the breeze –
sudden yell of fright

Nicole Pottier

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Carpe Diem’s Time Travel, Ancient Japanese Poetry To Inspire You
little I should grieve

Even a breeze may fail me
When I desire it.
Little I should grieve,
If only, sure of its coming,
I could await even a breeze.

© Princess Kagami (7th century)