Ono Poems - Poems about Ono

Ono no Komachi Translations These are my modern English translations of the ancient Japanese poems of Ono no Komachi… "It's over!" Your words drizzle like dismal rains, bringing tears, as I wilt with my years. —Ono no Komachi, translation by Michael...Read the rest...

Sotoba Komachi is a modern Noh play by Yukio Mishima (1925-1970). Mishima's play is based on an ancient work by Kan'ami Kiyotsugu (1333-1384). The first kanji means "stupa" (the dome of a shrine) while the...Read the rest...

As I slept in isolation my desired beloved appeared to me; therefore, dreams have become my reality and consolation. —Ono no Komachi, translation by Michael R. Burch Submit to you—is that what you advise? The way the ripples...Read the rest...

Watching wan moonlight illuminate tree limbs, my heart also brims, overflowing with autumn. —Ono no Komachi, loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch As I slept in isolation my desired beloved appeared to me; therefore, dreams have become my reality and consolation. —Ono...Read the rest...

Yoko heard the gun go Off in his hands Yoko saw the life flow Out of her man Yoko heard the sad moan All across the land Yoko is alone To never understand Yoko must cope In this devil's dance Yoko with us lost...Read the rest...

This is an unusual write for me 'cause the title came first. We shall see where it goes. Blows is a loaded word ifya think on it. Having thought some it goes that without blows there'd be no us or them or me or you blowing...Read the rest...