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Murasakai Shikubu

Posted by Sara Emeli Amber on Friday, December 14, 2012, In : Japanese 
Diary Entry

 As the autumn season approaches, the tree-tops near the pond, the bushes near the stream, are dyed in varying tints whose colors grow deeper in the mellow light of evening.  The murmuring sound of waters mingles all the night through with the never-ceasing recitation of sutras which appeal more to one's heart as the breezes grow cooler.
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Izumi Shikibu- ii

Posted by Sara Emeli Amber on Friday, December 14, 2012, In : Japanese 
The cuckoo sings on the same branch
With voice unchanged,
That you shall know.
-- -
The night passes,
We dream no faintest dreams-
There is no night for that
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Izumi Shikibu- i

Posted by Sara Emeli Amber on Friday, December 14, 2012, In : Japanese 
Although the wind
Blows terribly here,
The moonlight also leaks
Between the roof planks
Of this ruined house.
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This is a sampling of some poets whom I have come to know and love. If you find something you like, look up the poet and do some research. I don't like typing up the really long stuff, so if you don't look them up, you might miss their best stuff! Anyway, enjoy my poetry addiction!
 
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