“The tree is stripped, All color, fragrance gone, Yet already on the bough, Uncaring spring!” GoneTreeColorSpringFragranceUncaring Author:Ikkyu
“Look at the cherry blossoms! Their color and scent fall with them, Are gone forever, Yet mindless The spring comes again.” LooksFallGoneForeverColorSpringScentCherriesMindlessCherry Blossom Author:Ikkyu
“Like vanishing dew, a passing apparition or the sudden flash of lightning -- already gone -- thus should one regard one's self.” ShouldSelfGoneRegardPassingPassingsFlashLightningDewVanishingApparitionsAlready Gone Author:Ikkyu