Japanese Hokku 6

This is but my robe, His Majesty gave to me. Garments will decay.

Lewis Alexander

Mood:: Contemplative
Topics:: decay, impermanence, robe

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A speaker shows us a robe — not just any clothing, but a personal gift from “His Majesty.” The first line sounds almost self-deprecating: “This is but my robe,” as if the garment is simple, yet the next line reveals it carries enormous meaning because of who gave it.

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