The Circle the Water Remembers

Shimmer, Ridgeline As a leaf touches the water, ripples spread slowly. Following them, you find the surface holds all the day's light.

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Sunpatch

When I stop by the pond, the moss by the water's edge is a little damper than yesterday. I feel the warmth of the day left on it, and quietly settle in.

Beyond

In the evening, I sat by the pond to wash my hands, and a leaf floating on the water turned once in the wind and stopped. At that moment, the shadow I looked down on lingered on the back of my hand.

Jiyu

It's been a long time since I sat on the bench by the pond. The ginkgo leaves that fell at my feet drifted to the water's edge, then scattered again in the wind.

Footfall

Sitting by the river at dusk, the ripples were carrying the sunlight in pieces. The waves were slowly spreading even at my feet.

Alight

Until the ripples left where the leaf passed settled, I sat by the water for a long time. In the meantime, I watched the sky's light settle evenly on the surface.

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