POETICAL -Emi Miyaoka

  Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Even if the acorn sprouts are trampled, life goes on. 橡栗の芽が踏み躙られても、人生は続く。 The feeling of looking down on others will come back to torment you. 他人を侮る気持ちは、返ってきて自分を苦しめる。

My haikus have been featured in the UK-based online magazine “PANORAMA” 🌸   “Cherry Blossoms” is a very quintessentially Japan-esque title, but I tried to create a collection that goes beyond just being Japanese vibe, with depth and breadth. They’re some of my own favorite haikus, and perhaps they lean a bit toward Impressionism...   I’d be really happy if you took the time to read them. You can access them by clicking the magazine cover image above. Also, please check out the works by other contributors too!   The magazine is filled with fictions, nonfiction pieces, and stunning visuals.   Most of the contributors are from the UK and the US, but you’ll also occasionally see writers from India, Canada, Australia, and other countries.

  Hirakata, Riverside of the Yodo River With deep understanding, one’s way of thinking becomes brighter. 深い理解で、考え方は明るくなる。 Use both your mind and your heart. 頭も、心も使うこと。 Reason and sensibility are different, yet they are connected. 理性と感性は、違うけれどつながっている。 I want to touch the eternal and universal, like the philosophers of ancient times. 永遠普遍に触れてみたい。古代の哲学者のように。 Self-interest leads to altruism.  Altruism and self-interest are connected. 利己は利他に至る。 利他と利己はつながっている。

  Nakanoshima, Osaka Knowledge tells us that reality is not fully understood and probably never will be. 現実は完全に理解されていない、されることはおそらくないということが、知識によってわかる。 Everyone to some extent. It’s mutual. みんなある程度。お互いさま。

  Recognizing the warmth of humanity and its value. 人間のあたたかさと、その価値を認めること。 Everyone is connected to justice. 誰もが正義とつながっている。 con+science＝conscience  Perhaps words carry fundamental principles. 共に+科学＝良心 言葉には基本的な理念があるのかもしれない。 Sharing pure emotions. きれいな感情を共有すること。 Work that fulfills the spirit of philanthropy. 博愛の精神が満たされる仕事。

  What you use your skills for is what matters. スキルを何に活かすかが重要。