Rice Wine

Nicholas Browning

Raise a red-glaze cup,
To honor one another,
Careful not to spill.

 

Slowly with great aim,
Mind's delight; until the 'morn,
We all, have our fill.

 

Laugh, sing,
Cry if you please!
A man's banquet shall know no end,

 

Frolic, play,
Drink some more,
And rejoice among our friends!

  • Author: Nicholas Browning (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 16th, 2017 00:38
  • Comment from author about the poem: This sprung about from trying "Sake", otherwise known as "rice wine", for the first time last night. The kind I tried wasn't that good, but still, it got the job done. This is a little tribute to Japanese culture, (Where rice wine originates), thus the first two stanzas are in haiku format. This is a small but humble work until I finish a more lengthy one. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy!
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Comments4

  • Michael Edwards

    Found the translation and enjoyed it - a great celebration - I raise the red cup to you.

    • Nicholas Browning

      As I to you, good sir. Thanks for stopping by!

    • orchidee

      Erm, I expect I shall enjoy it - after couple of hours translation by myself! At the moment, it's 'all Greek' to me!

      • Nicholas Browning

        Haha, no worries. Thanks for stopping by friend.

      • Goldfinch60

        I raise a glass to your health Nicholas.

      • Its Raskolnikov

        I like it, very warming



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