the leaves fallen the neighbor's lamp grown closer
ochiba shite sara ni shitashiku otonari no hi no
1937–1938 · Late years at Gochū-an
Sōmokutō · Persimmon Leaves (Kaki no ha)
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Once the trees shed their leaves, the neighbor's lamp, hidden until now, comes into view. With winter, the light of another's life draws a little nearer. Losing one's leaves can also increase intimacy.