JUST THE WAY IT IS

A dear deceased friend is
again at a loss
in front of a travel bag
 
In the futile search for our souls
we stay behind
sitting in front of almond-flavored tofu desserts

The rain has stopped
the sky is made lighter by the sun behind thin clouds
stock quotes flicker in the town
 
Everything moves on
just the way it is
heading toward memories
 

あるがまま

あるがまま

親しい死者が
また旅行鞄を前に
途方に暮れて
 
タマシイを探しあぐねて
杏仁豆腐を前に
生き残っている私たち
 
雨がやみ
薄陽に空は明るみ
市況が街にまたたく
 
すべてはあるがまま
動いていく
思い出に向かって