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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
YOSHIWARA, by LOUISE VANDERPOOL
First Line: Before a thirteenth year was old
Last Line: Behind a screen of ho ho birds.
Subject(s): Japan; Prostitution; Japanese; Harlots; Whores; Brothels
First Line: Before a thirteenth year was old
Last Line: Behind a screen of ho ho birds.
Subject(s): Japan; Prostitution; Japanese; Harlots; Whores; Brothels
Before a thirteenth year was old,
Her ivory body had been sold.
There were none to heed the cry
Of a quivering butterfly.
Tender heart beats counted twice
In the final sacrifice.
Tears express forbidden words
Behind a screen of Ho Ho birds.
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