Ishikawa Takuboku

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Takuboku Ishikawa ( , Ishikawa Takuboku , February 20, 1886 – April 13, 1912) was a Japanese poet. He died of tuberculosis. Well known as both a tanka and "modern-style" (, shintaishi ) or "free-style" (, jiyushi ) poet, he began as a member of the Myojo group of naturalist poets but later joined the "socialistic" group of Japanese poets and renounced naturalism.


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Quote Left Like a kite cut from the string, lightly the soul of my youth has taken flight Quote Right
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Quote LeftYou've charmed us. It is a privilege to compete in the inspirational poetry contests you design and judge. You give this community of poets something to write about; something to reach for; a reason to try new poetry forms; and a way to measure success. Your contests are enjoyable and your efforts are praiseworthy. Thank you!Quote Right

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