waka of budouadana: pages

ConfidenceThe child’s confidence,Like a newly budding sproutPlanted in rich soil,Gives courage to the timid,And hope to the dejected.PotionA magic potionIn a cup borne by a youth:Such is one’s first love,An intoxicating brewOf hope, fear, intimacy.KnotThe child had no doubtsAs he used his sharp daggerTo sever the knotsOf worldly difficulties,Cutting each to useful lengths.RiskThe trusting young