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Even in winter,
we can survive the harsh cold,
if we work this hard.
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Individual leaves
are swept past by the torrents;
en masse, block bridges.
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By the time work stops,
the blossom has turned quite brown,
so look while you can.
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The old pine needs help,
but is supported by sticks.
Look, just as I am!
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You planted plum trees
long ago, my friend, and now
their perfume persists.
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When the fish clean plates,
I hope they get some sake,
before dawn returns.
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We are blown off course –
fortuitously in here,
to taste Nature’s gems.
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He broke cords of love:
but I found there are plenty
more fish in the sea.
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Since my love left me,
I don’t notice the glory
in all around me.
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My face is as a book
and I find it hard to hide
the contents from you.
These are beautiful!
Thanks, Jude! Keeps me out of mischief!