So true Rolph. My sincerest apologies. I was chewed out on another site for this LOL 😂 Really, it was a tough call, haiku/senryu being what it is. I’m putting it down to readership settings and calibration. And when was Japan ever easy to piece together, even on the best scholarship, right? So I thank you and all that waded through this and even tulipped this post, from the depths of my heart 🌷🌷🌷

Comment is about wide road of the exterior (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Hello Red Brick Keshner,
I truly enjoyed your poem "wide road of the exterior." The references to Japanese historical figures and cultural elements were fascinating, though I must admit, it wasn’t easy to piece together the stories behind them. The way you interwove figures like Yoshitsune, Benkei, and Basho, along with the references to seppuku and the landscapes of Japan, added a rich layer of depth to the piece. It’s clear that your work requires a thoughtful engagement with history and culture, which I really appreciated. Thank you for this evocative poem.
Regards,
Rolph

Comment is about wide road of the exterior (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner