Songs of the Breeze

Works

POEM

• The Gift of a Smile微笑み
• Upon the Bridge橋の上
• Away From Home旅先で
• The Echo of a Name名前を
• The Bag at Day’s End夕暮れの鞄
• Ever-Present僕はここにいるよ
• Sighs of Solitudeため息
• To the Sky Beyondその先の空へ
• In the Afternoons Aheadその後の午後に
• When Hearts Connect心寄せることで
• Small Joys小さな嬉しさ
• To You of Tomorrow明日のあなたに

HAIKU

SPRING

• Sunlight spills and spreads, / Eager children throng the slide, / Spring air, laughter threads.滑り台並ぶ子増えて日脚伸ぶ
• Canola blooms swing, / Wind's unending playful dance, / Joy that never fades.菜の花や戯れ飽きぬ風といる
• Eyes full of wonder, / Child turns pages, tales take flight, / Spring breeze, aglow.絵本読む童麗し風光る
• Spring wind enfolds me, / On verdant lawn, dreams whisper, / Together we rest.春風と芝生の上の添い寝かな
• Gentle zephyr’s touch, / Wrapped in warm sunlight’s embrace, / Spring’s joy awakens.立春や和みはじめた陽に浴す
• Yawning, tears well up, / Moistening the springtime sky, / Hues of gentle blue.あくびして涙潤ます春の空
• With joy, you admire, / The crimson moon’s gentle light, / Springtime breathes again.春立ちぬ君も指さす紅の月
• Newly sprouted grass, / Walked over, yet it rises, / Over and over.若草や踏まれてもなおみるみると

SUMMER

• Summer sun makes dark, / White bottoms flash in sunshine - / Day's glare, burning bright.日焼して黒光る子や尻の白
• Scorched futons unfold, / Summer's heat has baked them dry, / Warmth lingers, smoke's trace.炎暑干す寝具は焦げた香のままで
• Mirrored sky, azure, / Rice paddy, awaiting touch, / Hopes for harvest’s gold.田植まで水青く待つ田んぼかな
• Summer river gleams, / Young leaves dance on ripples' flow, / Laughter's song echos.夏の川みなもの緑ウフフフと
• Empty my sakazuki, / Green leaves reflected within, / Taste of early summer.盃に若葉の美味を飲み干せり
• Wearing bright yukata, / You bring color to the crowd, / Flowing with the stream.浴衣着て君は彩り人の川
• Shaded by leafy boughs, / Years impart gentle warmth and, / Grace in Jizo’s face.緑陰に老いて優しき地蔵かな
• From shade to shade, white,/ Dress flits through towering trees-/ Dodging summer's glare.木陰から木陰へ白の夏衣

AUTUMN

• Spider silk is spun, / Fragile moon, host not seen, / Autumn stillness pervades. 蜘蛛の巣や主の代わりの三日の月
• Child asleep on back- / Autumn's breath, a double weight, /Peaceful evening shared.寝た子供秋のけはいとおぶりけり
• Heavy rice heads bow, / Golden harvest whispers time, / Gentle breeze kisses.愛しげな風が愛でゆく稲穂かな
• Autumn’s sky so vast, / Children’s hunger, insatiable, / Never saying, “Enough”天高し呆れる食い気の童かな
• Lost in the distance, / Dusk falls, shadows gather 'round, / Autumn’s loneliness.影だけが連れ添うものよ秋の暮
• A cat on the wall, / Watching evening’s hues unfold, / Mackerel sky drifts.塀の猫見上げ夕べの鰯雲
• Crickets chirp their hearts, / Darkness deepens in their chorus, / Stillness fills the night.鳴く程に闇は濃くなるちろろかな
• All is bathed in light, / no shadow, harvest moon's kiss /blesses this calm night.浴すもの全て祝すか今日の月

WINTER/NEW YEAR

• Ruby dawn bleeds light, / Ice fangs erupt from hoary ground, / Air, a razor's edge.暁に研ぐ牙鋭き霜柱
• Wave-lashed winter dark, / Lighthouse beam surrenders now- / Sea’s icy, thunderous roar.灯台の灯もついぞ絶え冬怒濤
• Numbed by winter’s chill, / Mother’s dream, sorrow’s embrace, / Waken, heart in pain.亡き母の夢まだ凍むや目覚め時
• Year-end gathering, / Bittersweet memories linger, / Farewell’s gentle cheer.忘れ得ぬことを語らい年忘れ
• My call fades, unheard, / Child snug in futon’s warm hold, / Frosty winter morning.起きぬ子や声かけ続け寒き朝
• At the crowded station, / Perfume wakes me from New Year’s / Air, workday begins.人込みに香水を嗅ぐ初仕事
• Light snow veils streetscape, / Touches rims of my glasses, / Fades, ephemeral.直ぐほどけ眼鏡の縁の街の雪
• Rails reflect soft sun,/ Winter’s glow, blue sky resides-/ A canvas of blue.冬晴れやレールは空の青さかな

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TANKA

• Rain-chilled loneliness, / Fills your heart to overflow, / Sun-kissed blooms in hand, / Heartfelt gift to ease your pain, / Warmth's embrace, heal your soul.寂しさに濡れるあなたの胸一杯　優しい陽射しの花束あげたい
• Countless gentle songs / Like friends gathering near me, / Each brings strength anew— / Through our days flow joyful scenes, / Life's rich tapestry unfolds.口ずさむ数多の歌に励まされ日々の暮しを希望と織りなす
• Cloudless sky, in depth, / Red dragonflies in formation, / Like silent bombers, / Scattering loneliness down, / Colored in the hushed autumn.澄んだ空編隊を組み赤とんぼ寂寞落とす爆撃機のよう
• “Look, look,” he shouts out, / With a charming, excited wink, / Steps forward, eyes closed tight, / My son, my joy, well done, / Your presence always brightens my day.見て見てとウインクしながら近寄る子両目を閉じて得意顔する
• Your voice, a gentle tune / Each word, a tender note / A joyful symphony / Your laughter, a bright chorus / Rings in the depths of my heart音楽のようで　あなたの話し声　僕だけ聞ける　飽きない独奏
• Your smile, so loving / Robust charm to my heart / Filling me with warmth / Nurturing my spirit’s light / Guiding me to be kindお守りはあなた胸にはその笑顔ホカホカとして優しさの糧
• In a limpid azure tear’s hold / A lone blue rose blooms lofty / Pure and true you are / In solitude, you blossom / Regal, gentle spirit青く澄む涙のたまり独り咲く青い薔薇だ純なあなたは
• In moonlight’s tender embrace / Lily magnolia’s gentle grace /Reminds me of you /Your visage softly gleaming /Though shy and distant, my heart longs月影に木蓮ともす高潔は君の横顔見るのに似ている

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