Shunsho once drew a samurai glaring
At a young geisha looking back at him
From his mirror. He obviously thinks
He's being poorly served but at least
The geisha has a clever look to her
And is probably good company.
My mirror parades ragged old men
Who seem distressed -- helpless creatures
Who can't even comb their hair properly.
Any of their originals -- surely a sorry lot! --
Are welcome to come fetch them. I'll make do
Until my reflection returns. (I assume he's in jail;
He'd better not be hanging out with geishas.)
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