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89 items
- Poetry & creative work
Petals
A poem follows a solitary walk beside the Meguro River, where falling cherry petals evoke lost love and words that linger.
- Poetry & creative work
The Scent of Plum Blossoms
Plum blossoms on a mountain path awaken memories of walking together, jealousy and the sadness of separation.
- Collections
Meguro River Dance Song and Love Song
An introduction and lyrics connect the Meguro River, popular dance songs and stories of love, with notes on the project’s collaborators.
- Poetry & creative work
The Vacant Lot
Memories of childhood adventures with an older brother return on the anniversary of his death, long after the vacant lot has disappeared.
- Poetry & creative work
Thinking of You
A work alternating song and spoken recitation considers empathy, mutual understanding and the wish for love to be returned.
- Poetry & creative work
Airport Farewell
A departure seen from an airport deck becomes an image of distance, uncertain reunion and a shared sky.
- Poetry & creative work
My Love Became a Shell
A short poem imagines unreturned love sinking into the sea and becoming a shell, while still wishing for the beloved’s happiness.
- Poetry & creative work
Spring Ballerina
Spring buds waiting to open are compared with a ballerina preparing for a first performance.
- Poetry & creative work
Walking
A poem follows the steps from infancy to adulthood, reflecting on patience, parenting and the continuing effort of finding one’s way.
- Poetry & creative work
Angel and Devil
A dream stages an argument between trust and mistrust before the speaker wakes into a bright Sunday morning.
- Poetry & creative work
Powerlessness
A poem voices the frustration of wanting to help someone live while finding that words and gestures cannot reach them.
- Poetry & creative work
The Miracle of Revival
The image of a seemingly withered tree becomes an appeal for patience, care and the possibility of renewed life.