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February 12, 2024, Welcome to Day 3 of Waka Wisdom!
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DAY 3: When Emperors Write Poetry
Today you’ll discover the profound themes that have captivated Japanese poets for over a millennium – from the bittersweet beauty of mono no aware (life’s exquisite impermanence) to the eternal dance between love, nature, and the turning seasons.
We’ll explore a remarkable poem by Emperor Meiji himself, who reveals how something as yielding as water can pierce through the hardest rock – a perfect metaphor for the quiet power of waka poetry.
Warning: once you truly “get” waka and start writing your own, students say it becomes beautifully addictive, so prepare to see the world through completely new eyes!
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