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Sakura Blossom (or Death of a Samurai)

Sakura Blossom (or Death of a Samurai)

A Story by Nyida Strong


The inspiration was a nightmare. I use several Japanese words that may not be familiar to you, so here's a glossary. Hakama- men's kimono trousers. Wa..
The Geisha Girl

The Geisha Girl

A Poem by SyberRose


Ebony shadows move behind the shoji screen, and the tea light flickers like a swallowtail butterfly. Vibrato of koto music, pulsa..
Hisajo Sugita haiku translations

Hisajo Sugita haiku translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Hisajo Sugita was an innovative and influential female poet:I remove my beautiful kimono:its varied braidssurround and entwine my body―Hisajo Su..