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The Art of Bashō; Tuesday, Second Period [05/09].
Was there the suggestion of light rain in the forecast for the day? Yes, there was, but Shunsui was hardly about to let something like that spoil the effect of having his poetry classes down at the park, by the lake, underneath a nice tree with hopefully branches spread and thick enough to protect them from the worst of whatever sprinkles might try to dampen their lesson. And so that is where they would find their instructor, as per the correspondence he certainly hoped the moose was on top of relegating, gesturing with a warm greeting for them to have a seat, form a circle and join him, help themselves to some tea while they waited for the time to begin.
"Ohayōgozaimasu, everyone ♥," he then greeted the gathered students as a whole when it was...about time, probably a little bit past it, but why hurry such nice things, neh? "And welcome to the Art of a man who needs no introductions, but, since such things are quite traditional for the first class, I will happily indulge ♥. Matsuo Bashō was the foremost poet of the Edo era, and arguably one of the foremost poets of history. Not only did he come to be known as the Master of the art of the poetic form of haiku, but he is also well known for his travel writings and his paintings. The man also knew how to network himself, getting himself heavily involved in the intellectual scene around Edo--now known as Tokyo--and made quite the name for himself, before flitting off to the wilderness to experience the world from a different, more natural perspective ♥. He was also, it should be noted, apparently trained in ninjutsu ♥."
Did that really have much relevance? Maybe not. But Shunsui, at least, appreciated that detail.
"Truly," he said, "a man of many skills and experiences that lead to his timelessness as an artist that we can still appreciate and delve into today ♥. But we shall doubtless discover more about him as we continue on through these next weeks, as I hope we will learn more about each other, as well ♥. But we have to start somewhere, and that?" He smiled beatifically around the circle. "Is what today is all about ♥.
"I'd like to take a moment to go around and have everyone introduce themselves, of course, so we're all on the same level, neh ♥? Your name, perhaps your own interests in poetry, anything interesting you might have to share, and, perhaps even a favorite Bashō poem of your own ♥. Then, I would like to take the remaining time to just look at one of his most popular ones and discuss it amongst ourselves, just to get us started ♥.
"And, to get the introductions started, for those of you who may not know already, I am Shunsui Kyōraku; while here on this island, I like to teach the Arts of many beautiful things, which seems so appropriate, surrounded as we are by such beautiful people as well ♥. I also own," note that he didn't exactly say run, "the general store here in town, so if you should need anything, don't hesitate to ask, and I find it impossible to choose a favorite poem of Bashō's; it all rather depends on my mood, but I have rather been fond of this one, lately:
"Ta-makura ni hosoki kaina o sashi-irete...
"Or, loosely translated to English:
"Easing in,
her slender forearm
for his pillow"
Anyone who known Shunsui for more than three seconds should not be surprised by that particular choice, and he gave the class a somewhat sleepy, but altogether very pleased smile before asking, "And who would like grace us with their introduction next ♥?"
"Ohayōgozaimasu, everyone ♥," he then greeted the gathered students as a whole when it was...about time, probably a little bit past it, but why hurry such nice things, neh? "And welcome to the Art of a man who needs no introductions, but, since such things are quite traditional for the first class, I will happily indulge ♥. Matsuo Bashō was the foremost poet of the Edo era, and arguably one of the foremost poets of history. Not only did he come to be known as the Master of the art of the poetic form of haiku, but he is also well known for his travel writings and his paintings. The man also knew how to network himself, getting himself heavily involved in the intellectual scene around Edo--now known as Tokyo--and made quite the name for himself, before flitting off to the wilderness to experience the world from a different, more natural perspective ♥. He was also, it should be noted, apparently trained in ninjutsu ♥."
Did that really have much relevance? Maybe not. But Shunsui, at least, appreciated that detail.
"Truly," he said, "a man of many skills and experiences that lead to his timelessness as an artist that we can still appreciate and delve into today ♥. But we shall doubtless discover more about him as we continue on through these next weeks, as I hope we will learn more about each other, as well ♥. But we have to start somewhere, and that?" He smiled beatifically around the circle. "Is what today is all about ♥.
"I'd like to take a moment to go around and have everyone introduce themselves, of course, so we're all on the same level, neh ♥? Your name, perhaps your own interests in poetry, anything interesting you might have to share, and, perhaps even a favorite Bashō poem of your own ♥. Then, I would like to take the remaining time to just look at one of his most popular ones and discuss it amongst ourselves, just to get us started ♥.
"And, to get the introductions started, for those of you who may not know already, I am Shunsui Kyōraku; while here on this island, I like to teach the Arts of many beautiful things, which seems so appropriate, surrounded as we are by such beautiful people as well ♥. I also own," note that he didn't exactly say run, "the general store here in town, so if you should need anything, don't hesitate to ask, and I find it impossible to choose a favorite poem of Bashō's; it all rather depends on my mood, but I have rather been fond of this one, lately:
"Ta-makura ni hosoki kaina o sashi-irete...
"Or, loosely translated to English:
"Easing in,
her slender forearm
for his pillow"
Anyone who known Shunsui for more than three seconds should not be surprised by that particular choice, and he gave the class a somewhat sleepy, but altogether very pleased smile before asking, "And who would like grace us with their introduction next ♥?"
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