by Heiichi Sugiyama




Water



I tilt
bucket-shaped water and
toss it out all at once:
for a moment it floats in the air in the shape of a rhombus
smashes against concrete
flattens screaming
extends feelers as if begging for help
struggles a little
then silently expires

 


© Translation: 2011, Takako Lento


© Heiichi Sugiyama

From: Konomagakure
Publisher: Shujitsukanbo, Nagano, 1987






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shells
I love this sort of "pictorial" writing, thanks.
2011-10-21


Kathy Lockhart
beautiful images!
2011-10-21


night soul woman The PoetBay support member heart!
Fascinating . . .
2011-10-21