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Tatsuji Miyoshi

In Praise of the Walnut

Its shell is tough, yet
As I roll it in my finger tips I hear a voice
The voice is faint, and seems to laugh
How fascinating the walnut is
It holds richness within
So does good poetry
A squirrel knows this well
He puts two hands together and worships
He prays and eats
When he finishes eating – a flash

He\'s lightning – he is gone

IN PRAISE OF THE WALNUT

Tatsuji Miyoshi

Tatsuji Miyoshi

(Japan, 1900 - 1964)

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IN PRAISE OF THE WALNUT

In Praise of the Walnut

Its shell is tough, yet
As I roll it in my finger tips I hear a voice
The voice is faint, and seems to laugh
How fascinating the walnut is
It holds richness within
So does good poetry
A squirrel knows this well
He puts two hands together and worships
He prays and eats
When he finishes eating – a flash

He\'s lightning – he is gone
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