Haiku is 17 syllables or so conducted into a symphony. Anyone who enjoys the sophistication of Japanese poetry will love a collection tracing history of the Japanese masters with full-color seasonal illustrations.
Here is a sample to encourage anyone laboring in tough circumstances:
Women, planting rice—
The only thing not covered in mud—
Their singing. (Raizan 1653-1716)
This lovely art and poetry book will make you want to break out into song. Great gift idea to share timeless wisdom. The hardback is available for $24.95 through Pomegranate Communications Inc.
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* Raizan quote and Kasamatsu Shiro's picture (p. 40-41) used with permission from publisher Cory Mimms.
