44 THE JAPANESE FLORAL CALENDAR. 



"My wandering feet 



So rudely tear 

 The carpet red 



Of rich brocade 

 O'er Mimuro spread. 



"In a mountain stream, 



Builded by the busy wind, 



Is a wattled barrier drawn, 

 Yet it is but maple leaves, 



Powerless to flow away. 



"In the mountain depths, 



Treading through the crimson leaves, 

 Cries the wandering stag. 



When I hear the lonely cry, 

 Sad how sad the autumn is !"* 



* Translation by Prof. Clay MacCauley. 



