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| Original Title | 五百五十句 |
|---|---|
| Author | 高浜 虚子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | This collection unveils a poetic journey across seasons and continents, weaving fleeting moments into timeless verse. A seasoned poet reflects on decades of observation—withered reeds in winter stillness, tropical seas swallowing the sun, autumn moons over silent rivers. Each haiku crystallizes encounters: a scowling face in an Indian quarter, a Malay woman’s bare feet, London’s foggy embrace. From cherry blossoms in Heidelberg to Shakespeare’s shadowed temples, the verses pulse with wanderlust and introspection. \nAmid global upheaval, the poet anchors himself in nature’s rhythms—summer storms, persimmons staining frost, a lone crow beating wings over frozen fields. Cultural rituals intertwine with personal milestones: memorial banquets, shrine visits under sacred skies, hushed gatherings where ink meets memory. The verses breathe life into transience—a scarlet carp floating with a leaf, algae-thick marshes, fireworks fading over retreating waves. \nHere lies a mosaic of existence, where fleeting beauty and quiet resilience converge. Each fragment invites readers to wander through Kamakura’s mists, Shanghai’s rainy seasons, and the ache of homecoming. A testament to seventy years of seeing deeply, this collection whispers: pause, observe, let the world unravel in seventeen syllables. |
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