A Sword with Soul
We all spend time perusing social media, and each chooses their own poison. Some gravitate to Facebook or TikTok; I lean towards X.
An unexpected gift arrived in my “For You” column: a link to a Japanese writer. I’m uncertain of the origin, perhaps because I enjoy reading and writing haiku, a Japanese poetry form. The X algorithm works in mysterious ways.
NOBUNAGA is an elixir among the poisonous slings and arrows that flood most feeds; the name is an honest definition. The samurai’s words elicit an emotional response: at times he is laugh-out-loud funny, occasionally tears blur the post, but always he tugs at the soul. His pen is his katana.
The prolific Japanese author writes from his soul, the tales of an ex-patriot in America. His eyes capture the heartbeat of our Nation. He admits that he uses AI’s to facilitate his translations, but this doesn’t distract from the authenticity. Take a moment to go to NOBUNAGA: scroll the page, sample some examples. You will be pleasantly rewarded. If you’re not an X reader, check out NOBUNAGA’s website.
And from there you’ll find a link to Amazon and his books: published collections of his wanderings. Brief, poignant commentaries. Worthy of your time. Take a moment to explore, but I warn you, it’s addictive.
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