Although I try
to hold the single thought
of Buddha’s teaching in my heart,
I cannot help but hear
the many crickets’ voices calling as well.
(Izumi Shikibu)
More Poetry from Izumi Shikibu:
Izumi Shikibu Poems based on Topics: Buddhism- If The One I've Waited For (Izumi Shikibu Poems)
- Although The Wind (Izumi Shikibu Poems)
- Watching The Moon (Izumi Shikibu Poems)
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