Kawaii

watching anime, she feigns
a high scream of glee, seeing
where a mushroom cloud should be. . . . 
a flower rises


*Kawaii means “Cute.” Japan has become the 
culture of “cuteness” and “Kawaii” is often uttered,
 especially by young girls, on seeing anything they
 deem adorable or pretty. It is seen in anime - the
Japanese cartoons -  and in mascots such as Hello
Kitty and focuses on “otaku” which is a kind of 
“pop cult fanaticism“ which some see as an escape
from the reality of the horrible trauma of WWII.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Cavanaugh Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Wow, Great poem. and another winner. I've learned something new as well. Well done!
Babcock Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Will try and read a few tonight as I am so behind on my reading, commenting and writing. Winter is coming so should give me plenty of time. love phyl
A   Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Hi, Andrea, funny you call this work. ..actually im way behind. my restaurant keeps getting in the way. all I have time for nowadays is reading the winning poems. thank u for the reply. psss... my sis is going to judge all the contest I have on hold..... lol lets see how well she does... hugs...pd
Morgan Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 9:35 PM
have you seen a regal lady in power suit scream Kawaii in front of a crowd. . .shocking and a brief moment of lost mind and action. . .until you realized she is not in pain! lols Congrats on your win. Morgan
Arowolo Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 9:52 AM
Congrats on your superb piece,Andrea...
A  Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 9:07 PM
congratulation Andrea, in Debbie's awesome contest....... SKAT
Adams Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 7:54 PM
congrats on your win with this lovely poem Andrea :)
Richards Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM
We had similar messages......'great minds think alike?? lol......I love your poem!
Guzzi Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM
The density of the population, the drive to excel, scarcity all lead down very cratered paths! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Onclaud Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 1:45 PM
this is a charm , andie.. love your unique take on the theme.. sweet congrats, birthday girl!..:) huggs
Lamoureux Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 6:51 AM
Congratulations, I enjoyed the explanation as well.
Mehta Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 5:40 AM
Congrats on the win
A   Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 4:54 AM
Super nice Andrea... luv..pd
Liwayway Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 2:29 AM
Awesome poem friend Andrea. :) Congratulations on your win..hugs, maria
Roberts Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 12:18 AM
Glad i inspired you to write this Andrea...congrats ...Seren
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Congratulations Andy love xx
Seal Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM
If this won something then congratulations Petal. I've never seen any of this so had no idea what your poem was saying, I had to read the comments below just to get an idea lol. Take care, Richard
Dietrich Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 11:00 PM
hahaha, the comment I made underneath says it all.
May Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 4:02 PM
congrays on your win Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 1:23 PM
Andie, why the period?
K. Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Sorry, I got carried away-- what I also wanted to say was I enjoyed your dodoitsu-- I could so picture an anime girl and that flower popping out, those big eyes and big mouth-- very cool how you chose this topic-- got me smiling!
K. Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Your title caught my eye, and yes, I have heard of 'kawaii'-- now I am even saying it aloud in my head with that accent and a hand movement-- "Kawaii"! I think I fall for this a bit, not the anime ones, but those uber cute Japanese stuff-- gosh, cut me loose in a Japanese store, I may never leave, Haha. They have so many cute things. Thanks for the note below, I learned something new. I don't watch much anime, and only got hooked on one- Ranma 1/2 --details on that next time. Hugs to you sweetie
Anish Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Are you into anime? I used to be a big comic book fan - but I think that was before the time that Japanese comics became big here. Interesting. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Anglesey Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM
In every culture the new generations seem to be developing their super heroes... quite a contrast between now and WWII. Very original and creative expression... :)
Undertaker Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM
great poem Andrea. Its really great to be great. If it is for a contest wish you the top spot. (:c Jenish
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