sparrows dancing! dandelions scattering!
suzume odoru ya tanpopo chiru ya
1932–1934 · At the Gochū hermitage
Sōmokutō · One Man Within (Gochū hitori)
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A sparrow hops and the dandelion fluff loosens and flies. A small, lively event in the spring garden. The repeated "ya" is like a nursery song, and you can tell the cheeks of the one watching have softened too.