A dear friend of mine passed away recently. She was a potter, and the gifts of her creations fill my home. This poem by Jazz J is as exquisitely crafted as Nadine’s works. I share it with you today to honour both women.
March 16, 2018. This poem emerged while studying Zen poets – mostly male, but one female poet made the syllabus. Otagaki Rengetsu (1791–1875) became a Japanese Buddhist nun and one of the country’s most respected female artists – combining her poetry, calligraphy, and pottery. She learned from Kyoto potters and decorated her rough and rugged bowls, cups, and other vessels with her poetry, either painted on or scored into the clay in flowing calligraphy. Orders from tea masters and others kept her very busy. This collage of found images shows both her pottery and calligraphy styles.
So sorry for your loss V.J. This is a thoughtful tribute. I especially love the tea bowls.
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Thanks E. I thought of her as soon as I read it.
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This is G.L.O.R.I.U.S ……(I took extra time to type in capitals and periods to convey how much I mean it!!)
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She is such an amazing poet. Love her blog.
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Beautiful.
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Isn’t it? Love her blog.
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