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shouldering the world
Atlas tries to climb a hill
with no useful result

linked to carpe diem; Otiosity

facing skyward

with brilliance to share

lemon yellow sun

linked to carpe diem; Sunflower

after fireworks
the silence is clearer
                                 darkness is deeper                 (Bjorn Rudberg)

the children grow so quiet

and their elders feel undone 

linked to carpe diem; Tan Renga

 the rain approaches

the evening sky prepares

to host a wet night

linked to carpe diem; Rain in Dusk

dried up insect womb

clinging still to place of birth

 void of life

linked to carpe diem; Cicada

thief in shinto shrine
searching through the offerings
his sins are many 

linked to carpe diem; Nagoshi

clutch of lovely ladies
shyly watch festivities
and giggle as he passes 

linked to carpe diem; Gion Festival