Seven Sad Songs of Senryu*
I
All I seek is love;
in searching, my heart sank in
the midst of the storm.
II
No boat can hold hearts
filled to the brim with sorrow -
no sailing today.
III
What was one time ours
washes seaward with the tide;
broken shells and hearts.
IV
Love lost in the clouds:
etchings of my heart lines now
vanish from my palms.
V
The water clock drips;
old men and women drown in
lost love's stream of death.
VI
The full moon pauses
behind black clouds; I pass through
into dead of night.
VII
Cats foretell my fate -
the time has come for me to
die - their gaze kills me.**
Author notes
* The number seven is considered spiritist or ghostly. The seventh month of the Chinese calendar is also called the "Ghost Month". During this month, the gates of hell are said to be open and ghosts and spirits are permitted to visit the living realm.
** Chinese legend has it that time is read in cats' eyes.
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Comments
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Well done, I really enjoyed this read, the notes added to the poetry, great job Cyn, blessings with peace and love John
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Very clever and well written. A pleasure to read.
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BEAUTIUFL!!!
Each one of these has a very special message, ones which we should read and learn from.
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