Whilst the Leaves

Cool murmur of water through apple-wood
Troughs without number
The whole orchard fills, whilst the leaves
Lend their music to slumber.
~Sappho

Crow

On a bare branch,

a crow has landed:

autumn nightfall.
~Basho

Love Rain

Don't threaten me with love, baby. Let's just go walking in the rain. ~Billie Holiday