snow whips
full-blown cherrytrees
–
he finds a hole
in his heart
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Blossoms in the Snow
.
… In the hurry to see
… Cherry flowers & snow,
… My bootlace
… Still undone.
(Mt. Ogura, Kyoto, 30.3.10)
3/12/10
Nobuyuki Yuasa’s discussion of the use of ugly words, “haigon,” in haiku tradition (see the responses to “In Search of Himiko’s Palace”) touches on a debate I’ve been having with myself over whether to post a new poem. I’m so starved for any sign of spring in the city that even the smallest things cheer me up. Even what might be the Yuckiest Kigo Ever:
Warm sun! First fucked-out
condoms on the sidewalk!
Can spring be far behind?
Maybe I need to get out of New York for a little while…
falling
thump
sun fingers
the forest snow
THUMP
no-one is here
Winter Hudson
Long things beach here:
concrete pylons, railroad ties,
styrofoam swim noodles.
What is a “styrofoam swim noodle”? Here’s a picture: http://www.amazon.com/Water-Log-Swimming-Pool-Noodles/dp/B002H3E8N8/ref=pd_sbs_sg_3
words
not knowing what to do
about this anger
the moon drifts among the clouds
Saint Patrick’s Day!
We bellow it
out the window–
“Oh Danny Boy…”
Feeding Frenzy
.
Ducks tussle with egrets
Swooping hawks, crafty crows,
But the seagulls? Gone.
