In May the Flying Carpet says,
"I left my heart in Japan…
had to go back and find it…
I searched for it
had to go back and find it…
I searched for it
in the exquisite geometry
of shadows on Hagi walls
of shadows on Hagi walls
in the ancient ritual
of Taikodani Inari Shrine
in Tsuwano
in Tsuwano
in the preservation of
time-honored life way
in Omoricho
in Omoricho
in the massive Shimenawa
at Izumo Shrine
at Izumo Shrine
in the indescribable perfection
of the Adachi Garden in Yasugi
of the Adachi Garden in Yasugi
in the elegant simplicity
at Kennin-ji Temple
in Kyoto
in the attention to detail
of each bamboo wonder
of each bamboo wonder
and found it finally
caught up in the branches
of the revered cherry tree
at Senbon Shakado
But I left a tiny tiny bit
to await my return... "
