#187 Green leaves in eyes, little cuckoo in mountain, the season’s first bonito
| Size： | about 7×13 cm |
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| Dressing： | framed |
What kind of verse?
| verse: | Me niha awoba, yama hototogisu, hatu gatsuo |
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| (imho): | Green leaves in eyes, little cuckoo in mountain, the season’s first bonito |
| poet: | Yamaguchi, Sodo |
| in: | 1678 |
This well known verse describes early summer events by all five human senses: sight, hearing, taste and even smell and touch perhaps.
brief comment
Did you notice that the ink color is not all black?
Yes, sumi-ink can change the color deep black to transparent color by continuing to write.
I wanted to convey this haiku in a truly distinctive manner, capturing the vibrant essence of the verdant mountains adorned with youthful foliage and the delightful freshness of the season’s first bonito. With its charmingly rhythmic wordplay, I felt compelled to infuse it with a touch of uniqueness.
Hence, I opted for a mountain-shaped paper delicately embellished with shimmering silver foil. Envisioning the delightful harmony between inked lines and graceful adornments, I harbored high hopes for crafting an intriguing masterpiece.
Furthermore, I endeavored to elevate the presentation by transcending the mundane square bindings, imbuing it with an artful flair that evokes a sense of visual poetry.