The Painted Fan

by Kenji Sato

Published: Feb 3, 2026
Category: Love

The silk is painted soft and thin,
Where all the summer winds begin.
A garden scene of pink and gold,
A delicate story to be told.

It snaps shut with a quiet sound,
While shadows lengthen on the ground.
A cooling breeze, a sudden grace,
To shield the lady’s quiet face.

Emily Johnson

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Kenji Sato

A devoted practitioner of traditional Haiku and Tanka, Kenji finds profound depth in brevity. He spends his days walking through the historic temple gardens of his hometown, translating the fleeting...

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