drinking the water of home bathing in the water of home
furusato no mizu o nomi mizu o abi
1934–1936 · Toward the mountains, toward the water
Sōmokutō · Walking Mountains, Walking Waters (Sankō suikō)
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Back in his home village, he drinks its water and bathes in its water. The water of the place soaks him inside and out. Before any words, the water lets him confirm that he has come home.