Tuesday, December 10, 2019

hurry, hurry, hurry


The prayer bells are ringing
hurry, hurry, hurry

Bell, Enryakuji TempleLeaves are falling,
the sun is setting
hurry, hurry, hurry

Storms are gathering,
Your hair is on fire
Your temples are burning
Mice are scurrying
hurry, hurry, hurry


Life is fleeting,
death is waiting
hurry, hurry, hurry

Time is a pyre
hurry, hurry, hurry

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