Thursday, November 10, 2016

On a Summer Outing with Geishas, Encountering Rain Toward Evening

Late in the day it’s pleasant to set sail
While a light breeze slowly spawns waves

Where bamboos grow thick, guests tarry
Among pure lotuses, finding coolness

Young gentlemen mix icy drinks
Beauties wash strands of lotus roots

A patch of clouds darkens overhead
I think it’s rain, to hasten on my verse

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