Notes About The Poem

poetry form based on the shichi-go-san (literally 7-5-3), i.e. a Japanese rite-of-passage festival for 3, 5 and 7 year olds.


 

koinobori

like carp streaming through the wind with courage and strength they grow up
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Lowe Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Beautiful canvassing, Vanya. When you check me again, you'll see I'm deep into Haiku. I love your modern-day flow. One. Peace and Love.
Evangeline Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Thank you for the kind comment, Millard. Haiku is truly an excellent form to write with "less is more".
Gasun Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Brilliant haiku in a beautiful new form. Thanks for sharing this precious gem and the new learning (new poem form:sichi-go-san). More blessings to you. Hgs
Evangeline Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Thanks so much. I did enjoy experimenting with these new forms
Magdalinos Avatar
May 16, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Great!! Blessings!
Evangeline Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Thanks!!
Dietrich Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Great little poem to go with the picture
Evangeline Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Thank you! I love koinobori
Rodrigues Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Lovely! Glad you have the visual. Makes the poem more delightful!
Evangeline Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Thank you! And visuals really help "explain" the poem, especially if it's based on cultural practices that might not be well-known elsewhere. So glad I'm a premium member, haha.
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