My friend Sora had moved in nearby, and we visit each other anytime, night or day. While I am preparing a meal, he breaks up branches for the fire; when I boil tea, he breaks up ice for the water. He likes the solitary life and our friendship is as strong as iron. One night after a snowfall he came visiting:
you make the fire
and I’ll show you something wonderful:
a big ball of snow!
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Comments1WOW, THIS POEM REALLY GOT ME! IT'S SO SIMPLE YET SO POWERFUL. IT SHOWS THE TRUE BEAUTY AND JOY IN FRIENDSHIP AND EVERYDAY LIFE. I LOVE HOW IT PAINTS A PICTURE OF TWO FRIENDS ENJOYING EACH OTHER'S COMPANY AND SHARING SMALL MOMENTS TOGETHER. IT REALLY MAKES YOU APPRECIATE THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE!