Sunset Lotus

   
the room engulfs in sun’s emerald fire  
descends to remain as lamp’s amber flame  
with onyx strokes my reisho reclaims her  
   
heart opened by my brush’s drifting lines  
eight-petal scents extend night wind’s embrace  
a blossoming grace, a lotus flower    
   
my mat on its acacia wood beckons  
unveiled Akimitzu washed in stars’ breath  
reveal her words to Moon’s slow autumn pace  
 
Author's Note: in Japanese,  "reisho" is the name for clerical calligraphy script.  Akimitzu is a given name meaning "spirit light."