Although I try / to hold the single thought / of Buddha's teaching in my heart, / I cannot help but hear / the many crickets' voices calling as well. Izumi Shikibu More Quotes by Izumi Shikibu More Quotes From Izumi Shikibu Even when a river of tears courses through this body, the flame of love cannot be quenched. Izumi Shikibu sad flames rivers In this world Izumi Shikibu world-love color body Rather than recallin these flowersthe fragrance of the past,I would like to hear this nightingale's voice,to know if his song is as sweet. Izumi Shikibu song sweet past The one close to me now; even my own body--these too will soon become clouds, floating in different directions. Izumi Shikibu floating different clouds In love longing I listen to the monk's bell. I will never forget you even for an interval short as those between the bell notes. Izumi Shikibu bells longing never-forget Watching the moon at midnight, solitary, mid-sky, I knew myself completely, no part left out. Izumi Shikibu midnight moon sky Come quickly -- as soon as these blossoms open, they fall. This world exists as a sheen of dew on flowers. Izumi Shikibu dew flower fall
