Persimmon Tree (1816)
Sakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828) |
at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Detail
A few related poems:
American Persimmon
by Rose McLarney
Falling Persimmons
by Chŏn Byŏng-gu
Persimmons
by Li-Young Lee
[also Peaches!]
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Many years ago,
I used to go out with my grandparents
in Southeast Kansas and pick wild persimmons
on the day after Thanksgiving
-- such an odd taste, but a happy memory.
My Father's Parents in 1969
Willard Samson Carriker (1898 - 1974) Melvina Adeline Beavers Carriker (1901 - 1981) |
For more about
taking a walk down the tracks,
through the woods, or on the sidewalk
see my recent post
Going For a Walk
@The Fortnightly Kitti Carriker
A literary blog of connection & coincidence;
custom & ceremony
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