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1886–1950

Kurenai-ye or “Red Picture”

John Gould Fletcher

She glances expectantly Through the pine avenue, To the cherry-tree summit Where her lover will appear.

Faint rose anticipation colours her, And sunset; She is a cherry-tree that has taken long to bloom.

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