"Finally, however, after careful consideration, I made up my mind to come here. One reason for my decision was that all too many people advised me not to do it. Perhaps, like many other novelists, I tend to do the exact opposite of what I am told. If people are telling me -- and especially if they are warning me -- "Don't go there," "Don't do that ( Read more... )

White blossoms of the pear
Yosa Buson

White blossoms of the pear
and a woman in moonlight
reading a letter.

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