Roshi Junyu Kuroda 1940-2021

 

Little Brother, why does your candle burn so bright? For so long?

So generous with your gifts. So funny. We laughed together, we cried. 

You gave me my name. I was nothing and you gave me KuKu.

Nothing again. Sweet and bitter nothing.

You were nothing too and we laughed. You are again nothing and we cry.

 Now, your original face, now, you are my Big Brother. 

But why are you still so beautiful?