the shadows too, sharp and clear — young leaves
kage mo hakkiri to wakaba
1934–1936 · To the mountains, to the waters
Sōmokutō · Walking Mountains, Walking Waters (Sankō suikō)
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The young leaves shine, and even their shadows are sharp and dark. The stronger the light, the more vivid the shadow. The shadows fallen on the ground, too, brim with the force of early summer.