When the cup of sorrow tossed empty
In a crazy party
Dream refilled it
With sparkling bubbles of joy overflow

The crystal glass
Clear and sharp
Raise this tulip in grace
The start posture of fencing

To the opponent
To Yesterday
In gentleman’s pride
For a moment
Your ego neutralized

But remember
No matter how it end up this day
Or should it be you or anyone
Who would turn and walk away in honor
Be graceful
Like a gentleman