Here is the haiku, the first stanza, by Shirao:
hito koishi hitoboshi koro wo sakura chiru
yearning fills my heart
when the candles are lit;
Cherry blossoms fall“
i.
Still radiant in colour
Perishing to be reborn
ii.
Sudden darkness enlightens
Mind becomes an empty cup
Interesting juxtapositions that make us pause --- these are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteboth endings have their merits ... and both thought provoking!
ReplyDeleteI like both your completions Lothar, but your second is really great ... and very spiritual
ReplyDeleteTwo excellent endings!
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