**Fading leaves drift –** **A heron’s shadow lingers,** **Autumn whispers low.**

Dawn mist lingers on – Cherry blossom petals drift, Time’s river flows by.

Dawn’s first light breaks through – Dew-laden grass bends gently, Cicadas stir, hush

Dawn cherry blossoms – Dewdrops mirror fleeting thoughts, Shadows lengthen, fade

Mist drifts slowly on – a withered leaf softly falls, spring begins to stir.

Dawn cherry blossoms – Fingers dance on keys, minutes Slip into shadows