Haiku by Buson
Plum blossoms everywhere,
I should go south,
I should go north [1]
梅遠近南すべく北すべく
ume ochikochi minami subeku kita subeku
12 1/4" W x 43" H Japanese Scroll
by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
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H3005 - Haiku by Buson - Plum blossoms everywhere ... by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
Plum blossoms everywhere,
I should go south,
I should go north [1]
|
ume ochikochi minami subeku kita subeku |
梅遠近 南すべく 北すべく |
| buson | 蕪村 |
Imagine it is towards the end of winter and the plum blossoms are just starting to bloom in your area. They bloom at different times starting in the south and moving north. So do you go south to see the plum blossoms in full bloom? Or do you go north to see the new blooms? ... This poem so beautifully captures the "dilemma" when all options are good.
One also sees the pronunciation minnami which would make the second line seven syllables.R. H. Blyth suggests the following translation:
Plum-blossoms here and there,
It is good to go north.
Good to go south. [2]
Blyth writes:
There is here a feeling of the newness of spring, and yet of the luxury, the bounty, the universality of the seasons; in truth, anywhere will do in these days of renewed life and beauty. [2]
References:
[1] Translation by Timothy L. Jackowski, Takase Studios, LLC.
[2] Blyth, R. H. (1982). Haiku Volume 4 Autumn-Winter. Tokyo. The Hokuseido Press. 984.
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About The Art: This beautiful hand-brushed scroll by Master Takase is personally created at the time of your order and proudly bears her seal and signature. We exclusively import this high-quality scroll with light brown silk borders and fine Japanese paper from one of the finest scroll makers in Nara Japan. This is not a print but is hand-brushed to match the sample as closely as possible. This is a personal work of art that is designed to last generations.
Delivery: The scroll is completed within 1-3 business days and is shipped from Master Takase's studio in the beautiful state of Washington. The scroll arrives ready to display.
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