The Restlessness of a Beloved in Spring
written by: Matthew Guertin
O young Hyacinthus—
bent, swollen with white petals
—you teach me patience:
At last, my Sun will come,
pierce my clouds, and make me bloom.
Matthew Guertin writes primarily in the choka and tanka traditions of Yamato, Nara, and Heian Japan, as well as, obliquely, the Ottoman tradition of love poetry and the Wisdom tradition of ancient Hebrew poetry. His work tends to focus on love, longing, suffering, and the limits of human existence. He has been previously published in Macrina Magazine.
Latest posts by Matthew Guertin (see all)
- The Martyr, as Experienced by the Sword - May 11, 2026
- The Restlessness of a Beloved in Spring - March 7, 2025
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