First
Kawakami Kōji
帽章も 靴もピカピカ 入学す
bōshō mo/ kutsu mo pikapika/ nyūgaku su
The badge on his school cap and pair of shoes are all shiny. A new first grader.
Second
Miyamoto Kasane
蹲踞の 水に青空 春隣
sonkyo no/ mizu ni aozora/ harutonari
While squatting, I watch the blue sky reflect in the puddle. Spring is near.
Third
Minō Ritsuko
冬ばらの 真紅 娘の誕生日
fuyubara no/ shinku musume no/ tanjōbi
Deep crimson of winter roses. My daughter’s birthday.