The postman
he brings the mail eats a ripe persimmon and goes
tayori motte kite jukushi tabete iku
1934–1936 · Toward the mountains, toward the water
Sōmokutō · Walking Mountains, Walking Waters (Sankō suikō)
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The postman delivers the mail, eats a soft ripe persimmon, and heads off home. The easy familiarity of a word or two exchanged in passing. A warm bond with the one who makes the trip up to his mountain hut.