William Kelii Kekaula Poet Haiku

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Being Ku In Japan - Nk

*Image of Kamo Tree Lined River by Wik.

being ku in japan - nk

the orient
japanese
rice ferment
one *sake please
mount fuji's
most awesome
kamo tree's
cherry blossom

ruled by the chrysanthemum throne
home to unique unknown
poisonous puffer fish
delicacy fugu
macaque takes from your dish
the snow monkeys they knew
realm mired calamity
calmness ceremonial tea

2022 August 23
*1st Place*
Charlie New-Ku
~~Charles Messina: Judged 2021 October 18

RZ & HMS/PSSC; *Line 4, websites counted (1 syllable) "sake" as in English, not pronounced as Japanese (2 syllables) wine; thus, improvised.

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Sara Kendrick October 20, 2022 at 6:18 AM A very informative work you have done in this winner. Congratulations. Way to go. Sara William Kelii Kekaula October 20, 2022 at 7:26 AM Thank you, Sara, for your supportive words and praise my friend, Aloha William

Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2022 at 8:17 PM Congratulations! Lovely write! William Kelii Kekaula October 19, 2022 at 8:33 PM Thank you, Kim, for your thoughtful sharing my friend, Aloha William

Linda Alice Fowler October 19, 2022 at 1:50 PM Beautifully written - congratulations on your win! William Kelii Kekaula October 19, 2022 at 2:51 PM I appreciate that, Linda, 'tis most kind of you my friend, Aloha William

Christuraj Alex October 19, 2022 at 2:02 AM Numero Uno. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula October 19, 2022 at 7:58 AM Gracias, Christuraj, have a buenos dias my friend, Aloha William

Charles Messina October 18, 2022 at 2:40 PM This is so well done, William. Why am I suddenly in the mood for sushi (lol) Great write, Congratulations on your 1st place win! Aloha Charlie William Kelii Kekaula October 18, 2022 at 2:54 PM Thanks, Charlie, as I had fun formulating this enjoyable piece from your creative contest my friend, Aloha William

I Am Anaya August 24, 2022 at 6:14 PM A travel to the orient expressed with delightful vistas, panoramas and culinary pleasures! great for the challenging contest! ~I Am Anaya William Kelii Kekaula August 24, 2022 at 6:43 PM I am truly pleased with your delineated sentiments, Anaya, agreeing to its needed efforts hopes that it doesn't deter, Aloha~William