Chanting
Mantra of the trees,
Crumpled decayed leaves
Dished dead forget-me-not
Notes and flower deeds
Now ashes by grain In the fire cooking food
To feed the seductress in my
Reflection.
My words clearly taunt
Western sin.
I dare not light to burn the door of disbelief.
Illumination is glory.
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