A spring’s eye of shadow resists even the slightest flow.
Among tree shadow, its lit water adorns warm clear skies.
Spiral of blades, a tiny waterlily’s clenched against dew,
and there at the very tip, in early light, sits a dragonfly.
translated by David Hinton
Your words paint a picture of Spring and joy. Thank you for sharing.
It is a lovely picture, isn’t it?
Yes it is.
Happy Chinese New Year, Len!
Happy Chinese New Year to you also, Jeff.