春風の
花を散らすと
見る夢は
さめても胸の
騒ぐなりけり
-- 西行
the Spring wind
scattering blossoms
I saw it in a dream
but when I awoke the sound
was still rustling in my breast
-- Saigyō, translator unknown
ねがはくは
花の下にて
春死なむ
そのきさらぎの
もち月のころ
-- 西行
Let me die in spring
under the blossoming trees,
let it be around
that full moon
of Kisaragi month
-- Saigyō, translator Burton Watson
Welcome to my salon pour une. Enjoy the cherry blossoms.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
No card this year, I haven’t the time to make one 🙂 But know that every single one of you, (yes, even YOU) is special to me and that it’s because of you that I am who I am (and that’s who I yam.)
Yeah, ignore that. I hope you are all spending this time with people who are dear to you and that you are all enjoying this wonderful time. (My attempt at political correctness.)
Ah, scratch that. Merry Christmas, everyone. 😀
Merry Christmas, Cat!
and a Happy Boxing Day Eve!