giggling girls swirling
yukata adorning them
paper fans in hands
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gulping down the sweets
sumo-wrestler in Kyoto
the Gion is in flow
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opened entryways
displayed family heirlooms
take a glance and leave
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single stroke needed
slashing the rope of desires
begins matsuri
*Written in response of Carpe Diem # 230.
reflecting shadows
puddles of water on fields
workers in sedge hats
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fields filled with water
men descends to place seedlings
gilded performers
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women in kasa
traditional performance
the paddies planted
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bow down in prayer
planting the mother earth’s womb
promising fine crops
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young girls singing songs
hoping for a good harvest
time for festival
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aura of dances
enhanced crop’s vitality
melodies in air
* Written in response of Carpe Diem # 220
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