Kogarashi
~
winds blow from the west
announcing the arrival of winter
my heart quiets for a long rest
~
I found this photo on theoddessyonline.com. It was part of an article on 11 beautiful Japanese words that don’t exist in English. I love the words, photos and fact that these words convey a whole collection of experiences drawn from the Japanese love for nature and politeness. They convey meanings and subtleties that we don’t have in English. Enjoy!
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Very beautiful photo.
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Thanks Lee. I liked it too Lee, along with the beautiful Japanese words.
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That’s a great word… conjures up so many images… I appreciate that you share the word, the photo and your awesome poetry! ❤
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Wow, what a kind review! Thanks Annette. ❤ I really enjoyed learning about these words.
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Love it too, Brad.
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Thanks Cynthia. I’ve always been fascinated by other cultures, especially the Oriental love for nature, and artistic beauty.
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Love it, Brad!
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Thanks Lorrie!
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So beautiful, Brad! It makes me think of a piece of music my daughter composed a while back that was inspired by a Japanese phrase meaning ‘sad snowy night.’ Its very beautiful, have a listen if you’d like…
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Thanks for sharing your daughter’s song. It is beautiful and matches nicely with the photo with the quiet reflective vibe. 🙂
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This is a great feeling to have at the end of summer ~ the autumn to begin to exhale and relax, and we have the winter to rest before getting the privilege of doing it all over again 🙂 Cheers to a great week ahead!
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Thanks Randall. I don’t want to rush the seasons. 🙂 This Japanese word and photo stirred the poem and memory of slowing down in winter.
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There is nothing quite like that message from Mother Nature – the cool yet welcome embrace of a fall chill in the air. It’s what I miss most about living in Florida, perhaps. But, I find another resonance with your post, Brad. My son has recently begun taking a class to learn the Japanese language, and I am both amazed and delighted by the intricacies of the language that are reserved for it alone. Although sometimes harsh sounding to the ear, the meaning behind the words and phrases is beautiful indeed. Thanks, as always, for sharing 😉
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That’s wonderful that your son is learning Japanese. I’ve heard it’s hard to learn and filled with subtleties! Even though I love beaches, I’ve always felt I would get bored of the weather and lack of 4 clear seasons. May we listen, appreciate and preserve Mother Nature. 🙂
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You do a brilliant job matching beautiful prose with beautiful visuals!!
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Thank you Kurt. May we appreciate the seasons.
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Your words Brad so fitting as we begin Autumn and the decreasing days as Winter approaches, The photo a wonderful choice showing geese flying south for Winter..
All seasons are beautiful and each one have their merits..
Love and Blessings my friend
Sue ❤
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Thanks Sue. We’ve just had our first few hints of fall, and I’m happy for the cooler weather. May we appreciate and flow with each season in our lives.
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Yes its cooler here too today xx
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How powerful and beautiful work, and the image is stunning!
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Thank you Noora. I love these Japanese words that speak to a deep connection with nature.
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