It's a boy

Masaoka Shiki

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It's a boy
after five daughters
carp streamers

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  • johnsonf18

    Just got done with "It's a boy" by Masaoka Shiki - really tucked on my heartstrings, it did. 😥 Was particularly touched by "after five daughters, carp streamers"..... Makes you think about the balance of wanting & accepting, boi oi boy. 🤔 Cheers to u, Masaoka, for this unique piece of art! 👏👏👏