#251 In deep snow, the grasses already hint at spring.
| Size： | Postcard; approx. 15×10 cm |
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| Dressing： | framed |
This piece features my hand‑drawn watercolor‑pencil illustration of Fukujusō (Adonis flower), paired with the closing lines of a waka poem by Fujiwara Ietaka.
About this Waka (Poem)
| verse: | Haru wo nomi, matsu ramu hito ni, yamazato no, yukima no kusa no haru wo mise ba ya |
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| a humble interpretation: | To one who longs only for spring, how I wish I could show the mountain village— where even in deep snow the grasses already hint at spring. |
| poet: | Fujiwara, Ietaka |
| in: | 12th century |
Fukujusō — The Beginning of Spring
Fukujusō blooms bravely from the still‑cold ground, reaching toward the light.
Though its flowers are small and modest, the way it pushes through melting snow embodies a quiet yet powerful sense of life and seasonal change.
Even when winter feels long and harsh, plants already sense the shift of the season and quietly move forward.
This work depicts that resilient early‑spring flower on gansen‑shi (calligraphy paper), using watercolor pencils.
Subtle Things Tell a Sure Story
This pairing of poem and illustration gently shifts our attention from waiting for spring to noticing the small, often overlooked signs that it has already begun.
Whether we recognize these subtle cues depends on how we choose to look at the world.
Bring the Season into Your Room
I hope this piece brings a sense of hope and the quiet approach of spring to your space.
