A Japanese Poem in the Chinese Style                                                              Winter winds                                                              invade from the north                                                              scouring and blasting                                                              the inner walls, rocking                                                              the heavy dark posts                                                              of the temple gate                                                               Last summer                                                              under cicada sounds                                                              and falling blossoms                                                              we sat apart on green                                                              tatami mats, sipping                                                              fresh new tea from Uji                                                               You have gone                                                              to Tokiwa in the north                                                              to the home of your uncle                                                              and I have […]