Равноденствие (по Башо)
Temple bells die out.
The fragrant blossoms remain.
A perfect evening!
falling, falling,
falling now . . .
Why so scrawny, cat?
starving for fat fish
or mice . . .
Or backyard love?
Must springtime fade?
then cry all birds . . .
and fishes
Cold pale eyes pour tears
/Matsuo Bashō/