A short poem inspired in part by Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book. A few stark lines that tie nature and perceived propriety.

There’s a black spotted lady –
In my bed.
Flaunting red.
In the words of Sei Shonagan:
Hateful, indeed.

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  • Kim Buck on Nov 2, 2008

    Love the title.

  • Alicia Wind on Nov 2, 2008

    Short yet meaningful.

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