Shawn's Poem
HAGAKURE ~ Hidden leaves
As Summer's Sun begins to fade, The leaves begin to fall
Colours changing in the trees, We hear the Autumn's call
Greens they turn to golden brown,
With colours rich and bright
Waiting calmly for the breeze, To start their downward flight
One by one they go to Earth, Spinning parachutes of fire
Each one unique and pure, Reflecting man's desire
Landing softly one by one, The first under the other
Covering the loamy ground, Comfort from their Mother
Slowly the first to fall, Its memory reduced
Returns to its former state, By the Earth seduced
Joining with those gone before, Energy finds release Physical form dissipates, Finally at peace
Written by Kris Tanaka
To the memory of Shawn Butt 4th May 2002.
