"Music exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart." Shinichi Suzuki
Sakura! Praises...
Lifted by the Taiko sounds
Like the heart's murmur...
Today, the word is Sakura (Japan)
What is Carpe Diem? Blog Owner, Kristjaan
Panneman, describes it as: "a
weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or
non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry
form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as
the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables
and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"
Sakura is the name for both the famous Japanese Cherry Blossoms and the traditional folkloric music... Taiko is the name for the equally famous Japanese drums. This celebration is of Japanese music and while I've shown the Cherry Blossom tree, music resonate through and in everything.
More below!
"Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife." Kahlil Gibran
Giant drums, fast beats...
Steady, Ready for the dance
Of soaring spirits...
Some Food for Thought: Do you love folk lore music like Sakura? Are you familiar with Sakura and Taiko? Take a moment to contemplate what traditional music means to you? Love and Peace in 2013.
I would love to hear from you: Please leave me a comment. Thank You!
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photographs: Sakura, Taiko, Giant Taiko via Wikipedia, or my personal collection.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
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| Haiku: In Praise Of Sakura And Taiko... |
Lifted by the Taiko sounds
Like the heart's murmur...
Today, the word is Sakura (Japan)
Sakura is the name for both the famous Japanese Cherry Blossoms and the traditional folkloric music... Taiko is the name for the equally famous Japanese drums. This celebration is of Japanese music and while I've shown the Cherry Blossom tree, music resonate through and in everything.
More below!
"Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife." Kahlil Gibran
 |
| Haiku: In Praise Of Sakura And Taiko... |
Giant drums, fast beats...
Steady, Ready for the dance
Of soaring spirits...
Some Food for Thought: Do you love folk lore music like Sakura? Are you familiar with Sakura and Taiko? Take a moment to contemplate what traditional music means to you? Love and Peace in 2013.
I would love to hear from you: Please leave me a comment. Thank You!
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photographs: Sakura, Taiko, Giant Taiko via Wikipedia, or my personal collection.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
Here's to fragrant music... :-)
ReplyDeleteI can hear the music !!!
ReplyDeletefragrant music indeed! ^^ i always love the quotes and notes to go with the haiku. perhaps i should reflect on what my country's traditional music really means to me.. or attempt to connect with it ^^
ReplyDeleteMusic tradition
ReplyDeleteBursting like over ripe fruit
Notes in every bud
JzB
For me, the music and art of a culture shows the heart and life of the people more than anything else. I'm not so familiar with Sakura and Taiko, but you have inspired me to explore... :-)
ReplyDeleteBoom, boom, boom! Come, spirits, come!
ReplyDeleteDrumming haiku
What a wonderful tribute to the Sakura by these Taiko. Awesome haiku especially the first one. For sure that first one is a gemstone.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post :-)
ReplyDeletegorgeous work : )
ReplyDeleteso many of the traditions of Asian countries are based in such beauty,,..I love this one
ReplyDeleteI remember creating haiku when I was in high school for our creative writing class. Also, thank you for sharing a link about the word cloud :)
ReplyDeleteNow I truly know the meanings of SAKURA. I thought it was just a simple Japanese name. Never knew it has a deeper meaning.
ReplyDeleteI use to write haiku when I was writing for Triond. Its fun creating rhythmic collection of words that conveys deeper meaning.
ReplyDeleteUsually I would associate Sakura flowers with calming music. But the sound of drums would be good too :)
ReplyDeleteSakura reminds me of the cartoon/anime I love to watched back then. I always love to see Cherry Blossoms.
ReplyDeleteMommy Maye2
Music speaks to the heart and so is an universal language... Looking forward to your musical series...
ReplyDeleteI can hear the beating of the drums with your words. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I just love the second image! I hope to travel to Japan one day. :D
ReplyDeleteI love the cherry blossom tree! I would love to travel to Japan just to see these!
ReplyDeleteIt's really important to know our own music. I remember we had Mindanao folk music lessons back in UP. They're better than some modern songs, in my opinion. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis feels to have such a deep and poignant emotive quality.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this piece.
If ever I go to Japan, I hope it is around Sakura season.
ReplyDeleteI hope I could visit Japan and witness the Cherry Blossoms bloom.
ReplyDeleteHaiku, I remember struggling to create some in high school but had the drive to write and it was a fulfilling experience.
ReplyDeleteCherry blossoms are also one of the most well love flower. Like your haiku as well.
ReplyDeleteSakura trees really are so beautiful! And music inspired by them for me is dainty and like a lullaby. :-)
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