Lacquer Prints [By Messenger]

One night
When there was a clear moon,
I sat down
To write a poem
About maple trees.
But the dazzle of moonlight
In the ink
Blinded me,
And I could only write
What I remembered.
Therefore, on the wrapping of my poem
I have inscribed your name.

Credit

This poem is in the public domain. 

About this Poem

“Lacquer Prints [By Messenger]” was published in Volume 2, Number 6 of The Seven Arts in October of 1917.