The Clear and Simple Way

Last night flowers walked along the beach

With bright happy faces

Obi tied like elaborate butterflies

Fireworks exploded over the ocean,

Strawberries, watermelon, peaches,

Orchids, sunflowers, thistle

Silver lights sparkled and glistened

Shot into space in the night sky

People's faces sparkled and glistened

Little girls wore flashing ribbons

in their shining dark hair 

The audience oohed and ahhed

No matter how many times

Theyd seen the scene before

There was no boredom here

Only serenity and gratitude

For the Ocean celebration

All over Japan

Only joy

Thank you, Hakaido.

Thank you, Ocean.

Thank you, Japan.