It's several miles outside of town
And I walked there together with a woodsman
Along a meandering footpath through rows of verdant
.........pines.
In the valley around us, sweet-smelling wild
.........plum blossoms.
Every time I visit, I gain something new,
And there I feel truly at ease.
The fish in the pond are as big as dragons,
And the surrounding forest is still the day long.
The inside of his house is full of treasures:
Volumes of books scattered about!
Inspired, I loosen my robe, browse through the books,
And then compose my own verse.
At twilight I walk along the eastern corridor
Where I'm greeted again by a little flock of spring
........birds.
---Ryokan---
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