Contemprary Tanka Poet Mariko Kitakubo. Article details.
May 22, Friday Zoom Poetry Meeting
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On May 22 at 4 p.m. US, CA time (May 23, 8 a.m. Japan time), I participated in and performed bilingual tanka reading at Friday Poetry Meeting presided at by Ms. Kathabela Wilson. |
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I recited my new tanka sequence, which I completed writing the night before, both in Japanese and in English. I was very glad that the participants enjoyed, and they gave me wonderful comments. Although we are still under the restriction because of colona virus, it is a big encouragement for me as a reading performer to be given an opportunity to be able to present my work. |
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Various styles of poems presented by the fellow members inspired me a lot. Mr. Rick Wilson's Shakuhachi flute play was very moving, and gave me the seeds of new tanka. I am looking forward to seeing all of you again in the next meeting. Thank you very much for the meaningful time. |
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