I went out during the day to
See the sun for the fist time in 2 weeks.
I emerged out of the cocoon
Squirming around
Awkwardly to
Feel the breath of life, life in spring.
April comes tomorrow.
Freshly green, tender leaves, sprouting.
I have been given a gift of life for a month.
I am grateful.
poem by Maria Franki
edited and translated by J. Ujiie
©2011
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