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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.

like carp streaming through the wind with courage and strength they grow up

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Len Gasun

Date: 5/17/2025 10:14:00 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

Mulu Magdalinos

Date: 5/16/2025 11:21:00 AM

Great!! Blessings!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2025 3:43:00 PM

Great little poem to go with the picture

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/10/2025 8:25:00 PM

Lovely! Glad you have the visual. Makes the poem more delightful!

Vanya Evangeline
Date: 5/12/2025 3:01:00 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.