Other than the woodcutter
there’s nobody here;
late-blooming cherries
by: Ichihara Tayo-Jo
Ichihara Tayo-Jo (1776 – 1865) became a widow at 31, and for many years she had to take care of her family and business on her own. Tayo discovered haiku thanks to Ishii Ukoo, a local, accomplished haiku poet and friend of hers; she moved to Edo in 1823, where she lived as a haiku master until her death.
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This haiku poem is part of the Naviar haiku music challenge, where artists are invited to make music in response to a weekly assigned haiku poem. Participation is free and there are no limitations in the songs’ length or genre.
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Submission deadline: 14th August 2024