Dreaming of Akiko

Dreaming of Akiko

Days straight as a ruler
On the low, brown kitchen table:
The neighbors have heard us.

Nights, she's gone-
Suddenly appears
At Maison Kingoro
With a basket of fruit.

Tatemae
to my honne (本根)*
Prelude to a fuge.

(*pun on 本音, which is opposite to 建前)
- April 1999

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