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Busso Poem for the Japanese Poetry Club

A chapter in the book 2024 Japanese Poetry

Clouds Full of Clear Rain

by Gypsy Blue Rose


For Helen ( lyenochka )

 
 
   clouds full of clear rain—

their cleansing cup overflows

from gurgling rivers

to seas of faith and blind trust

where they bathe in redemption

and unconditional love
 
 


 




(new: "my cup overflows") (original: "My cup runneth over") is a quotation from the Hebrew Bible (Psalms:23:5) and means "I have more than enough for my needs" ** wikipedia

This week's Japanese Poetry Club challenge is to write a Busso poem.

BUSSO POEM (Bussokusekika) is an old rare form of Japanese poetry that consists of six lines written in a 5-7-5-7-7-7 syllables pattern. Created in the 8th century and was written from 710 to 1185. They are usually written about religion or philosophical beliefs but contemporary Busso can be any subject.
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Thank you for reading my poem,

Gypsy

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Club entry for the "BUSSO POEM" event in "JAPANESE POETRY CLUB".  Locate a writing club.
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