The Moon and Her Beloved
The garden of the princess is revealed.
Beneath a cloudy sky all is gained and
nothing lost. Princess Shikishi, third
daughter of Emperor Go-Shiragawa
says of spring in virgin voice, "The
moon bares the garden." Little stones
encircle the cherry tree, which is her
Beloved. Having known the princess
and pecked seeds at her feet, a
yellow bird sits on her head listening
to cherry tree blossoms.
blossoms and bird song
vibrations of white moonlight
pink snowflakes abound
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