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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

cats yowling

David’s English
cats yowling
separated by a wall--
tragic lovers

neko naku ya hei wo hedatete awanu koi
.猫鳴や塀をへだててあはぬ恋
by Issa, 1824

Literally, the "lovers will not or do not meet" (awanu koi).
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Sakuo  link picture.

4 comments:

Gillena Cox said...

there is definitely a mood of sadness



much love
gillena

J. Andrew Lockhart said...

good to see your work again!!

Unknown said...

Gillena san,
Thank you so much for your deep word.

sakuo.

Unknown said...

Andrew san,
I am very pleased to have your comment.
I am well but busy at display in this season.
Thank you for your words.

sakuo.