To the Forgotten Dreams

by Nigihayami Haruko

A collection of poems in honour of the Shinsengumi. Though they fell, it does not tarnish the dream of a better Era. Here's to the Forgotten, let's remember them for once.

3. Leaves of Autumn

Leaves of Autumn

The first leaf of Autumn descends

Pain spasm through this weakened frame, I bend

Few tomorrows in my way

Too many regrets of yesterday

Life a fragile balance waiting to careen

The last blood, the last death to be seen

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The last leaf of Autmn has flown

Then, the final passing, my own.

An: Thoughts of Okita.

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