depth of autumn
all his words that
have fallen on deaf ears
he walks over leaves
soul bare as the trees

2.

the moon inspires verses
the same little star keeps
twinkles at its side
that fine person i rejected
years ago


3.

the moth
so riotious
now so quiet
i look into its wing
and meditate

john tiong chunghoo

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tanka-depth-of-autumn/