Elegy of the Fading Inn

"Elegy of the Fading Inn" gently opens the door to memory,
depicting the days spent at the hot-spring ryokan through all five senses.

The sound of footsteps on wooden corridors,
the scent of cypress drifting in the morning mist,
the faint warmth of the bathing cup seeping into the heart.

A profound gratitude and joy at finding an irreplaceable "home" resound,
and the flickering lamp's glow transforms into a small surge of courage that stirs the soul.

A bittersweet ache fills the heart as the inn's closing draws near,
a farewell to the departing ryokan entwined softly with the promise of return.

The words "Welcome home" replay quietly,
and the undying warmth gently nudges you forward toward tomorrow.