Haiku by Shiki
Three thousand,
Haiku to examine,
Two persimmons [1]
三千の俳句を閲し柿二つ
sanzen no haiku wo kemishi kaki futatsu
12 1/4" W x 43" H Japanese Scroll
by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
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H3014 Haiku by Shiki - Three thousand ... by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
Three thousand,
Haiku to examine,
Two persimmons [1]
|
sanzen no haiku wo kemishi kaki futatsu |
三千の 俳句を閲し 柿二つ |
| shiki | 子規 |
R. H. Blyth suggests the translation:
Examining
Three thousand haiku:
Two persimmons. [2]
R. H. Blyth writes:
In this verse then, Shiki has promised himself two persimmons when he has finished perusing what looks like about three thousand haiku. They are a kind of reward, which spurs him on to finish his labour. The feverish poet lies in bed poring over the verses of nincompoops and poetasters, and ever and anon glances at the two persimmons which wait there to be eaten or not. [2]
Writes Timothy L. Jackowski, Takase Studio translator, "This is the only art that I have in my office. Eri created this for me as a gift - which makes it even more special. While I do love persimmons, in my case, my persimmon is a five-mile run ... or ten. Each person is motivated differently - what gets you through the day? What is your persimmon?"
References:
[1] Translation by Timothy L. Jackowski, Takase Studios, LLC.
[2] Blyth, R. H. (1982). Haiku Volume 4 Autumn-Winter. Tokyo. The Hokuseido Press. 1110.
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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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