I

Frost upon small rain--the ebony-lacquered avenue
 Reflecting lamps as a pool shows goldfish.
The sight suddenly emptied out of the young man's eyes
 Entering upon it sideways.


 II

In youth, by hazard, I killed an old man.
 In age I maimed a little child.
Dead leaves under Foot reproach not:
But the lop-sided cherry-branch--whenever the sun rises,
 How black a shadow!