What's your interpretation of this 1933 poem by issei Sekitani Hourou? No Japanese or translation knowledge is necessary. Just use the vocabulary guide provided. Instructions: * First, try reading the poem out loud and notice the sounds, rhythms, and patterns. What kinds of sensations or emotions do you feel? Then, consult the vocabulary guide and try to create an English poem translation. * What do you notice about the sequence of nouns and verbs? * What kind of mental image or scene comes to your imagination? Write your interpretation of the poem below in the comments! Remember, there can be many interpretations, so there's no getting it "right" or "wrong."