8.07.2005

from a book of children's poetry

Hail
Hi
Ho
Hail!
It hit my forehead
Did it say, "Sorry"?
I think it said, "Sorry,"
But in a tiny, little voice.

Hi
Ho
Hail!
It vanished while I watched.
Did it say, "Good-bye"?
I think it said, "Good-bye,"
But in a tiny, little voice.


from The Magic Pocket by Michio Mado, translated by the Empress Michiko of Japan

2 comments:

Sara said...

B.-
This continues to be so beautiful. I like returning to it. We have been on vacation and are now preparing for school! I'll send a longer message soon...
Much love -- S.

Azucena said...

Thanks for posting in my blog, and thanks for the beautiful poetry
desde Brazil
Azucena