Now and then

you must long for your old nest

in the deep mountains—

I too have

memories of the past


- Ryokan

In this poem Ryokan addresses a bird.

Photo of Ryoanji Garden by CNO. Illustration of Yuki Neko
and composite image by DLO.

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