Tag Archives: month

Feb2

 
 
 

First dream of the month—
 
I see my life’s finale
 
in a desert place.

Jan17

 
 
 

First month of the year—
 
I break one resolution
 
but make another.

Dec1

 
 
 

First day of the month—
 
I begin my pilgrimage
 
on a snowy path.

Nov30

 
 
 

Like a thick, white quilt,
 
yesterday’s eight-inch snowfall
 
spreads over my yard.

Oct1

 
 
 

First day of the month—
 
in searching for wild asters,
 
I find some dying.

Sep6

 
 
 

Month of meagre rain—
 
the thinning summer river
 
trickles toward the sea.

Jul31

 
 
 

Last day of the month—
 
from yellow roses I learn
 
the most needful things.

May1

 
 
 

First day of the month—
 
a red-winged blackbird arrives,
 
singing a new song.

Mar31

 
 
 

Last night of the month—
 
heavy clouds blot out all light
 
from the crescent moon.

Mar1

 
 
 

First day of the month—
 
I savor long-done journeys
 
over steaming tea.