March 23rd, 2025

Brewing Tea

Green clouds spiral and twine,
Are drawn into the wind in a long stream;
On my cup’s surface the faces of
White foam flowers are cool;
The mountain moon comes into my window;
Plum tree shadows move;
Pouring again and again into my unglazed cup
I sip the lingering fragrance.

Betsugen Enshi (1295-1364)