Saturday Haiku: Lights on the Lake

embarked on the lake

soft lantern light gives comfort

shoreline lights give hope

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Image: Lake Biwa (private collection)
Artist: Koho Shoda (1871-1946)
Medium: Woodblock print



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Saturday Haiku: Teahouse

moon upon the sea

clears the mind, gladdens the heart

teatime shared with you

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Image: "Teahouse in the Moonlight"  c.1930's

Artist: Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945)
Medium: Japanese woodblock print 

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Saturday Haiku: Crossing the waters in Spring

still waters

in the cool valley

spring crossing

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Image: Benkei Bridge
Artist: Tsuchiya Kôitsu (Japanese, 1870–1949)
Medium: Woodblock print



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