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Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Takuboku Ishikawa

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Japanese poet Takuboku Ishikawa.

Last updated on September 18, 2024.

Takuboku Ishikawa

Takuboku Ishikawa was a Japanese poet. Well known as both a tanka and "modern-style" or "free-style" poet, he began as a member of the Myōjō group of naturalist poets but later joined the "socialistic" group of Japanese poets and renounced naturalism. He died of tuberculosis.

Japanese - Poet | February 20, 1886 - April 13, 1912

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Like a kite Cut from the string, Lightly the soul of my youth Has taken flight. — © Takuboku Ishikawa

Like a kite Cut from the string, Lightly the soul of my youth Has taken flight.

Takuboku Ishikawa

Takuboku Ishikawa

When I breathe, This sound in my chest Lonelier than the winter wind

Takuboku Ishikawa

Takuboku Ishikawa

There are some lives duller Than dusty glass

Takuboku Ishikawa

Takuboku Ishikawa

Like a stone That rolls down a hill, I have come to this day.

Takuboku Ishikawa

Takuboku Ishikawa

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