Tatsuji Miyoshi

1900-1964 / Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Lamb

Lamb,
you prick up your ears to the blue of the sea, leap over the surrounding fence
trot along the sand dunes, and romp with your shadow
My song is this morning's new-born lamb
blinking its eyes at the scent of the tides, chasing after clouds that fly away

Translation: 2010, Takako Lento
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