Vernal Moon

Beneath winter's white cloak
abides the flower's seed
beyond the shadows' ice
blooms fire of cherry trees

Away blow gloomy thoughts
amid splendour of green
the warming sun's of old
treasure of light is seen

O moon away the night!
The shoal of stars in dance
in petals' fragrant swirl
joyful deliverance.

#74

her smile with paws

lit from an inner sun

setting the sky aflame

from deep within

a jasmine rain of fireflies

becoming silken breeze

on swaying grass

touched by the pinetrees' scent

of moon suffused hands.

(for C.)