Literary Revelations brings you fabulous poetry by Shinsei. I hope you enjoy it.
BIO
Shinsei is a Tokyo-based poet deeply inspired by Stoic philosophy and Bushido. His poetry
explores the human condition with clarity and quiet force, often engaging themes of
mortality, dignity, and the meaning of life. His work aims to offer a blade of stillness in an
increasingly mechanized world.
Poem 1 — Meaning (English)
You ask me, what is the meaning of life?
I say, meaning is something to be found.
You ask again: And then? What’s the point?
We all die. Earth will vanish someday too.
So I reflect:
Each day, a quiet rehearsal for death.
And with it, the shaping of a poem yet to come.
One day, may we color the world with meaning
Original Japanese
人生の意味は何だと君は問う
意味は見つけるものだよと僕は言う
見つけてどうするんだ？そこに何かあるのか？
全員いつか死んで地球も無くなる日が来るのにか？ と やはり云う
思うに日々は死への準備 将来（さき）の詩の準備をしつつ ただ思う
いつかこの世に意味よ色付け
Poem 2 — Machines and the Katana (English)
Machines invade the world.
Humans turned machine, laugh while weep-laughing—
those they once scorned, belittled.
A new world nears.
Feeling and reason lost, extinction looms.
One slash halts the tide:
Dignity.
The katana of the heart.
Original Japanese
機械が世界を侵略す
機械になった人間ども 笑いながら泣き笑う 蔑んでいた 軽んじた
世界は間も無くやってくる
感想知性も失って 絶滅目見え
遮る一閃 品位なり
人たらしめる唯一の刀
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Wonderful piercing with light shinning poems.. Great news, Gabriela.. Can’t wait to hear the news! 💗
Thank you my dearest Cindy. Sending love.
You are so very welcome, Gabriela~! Always!
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I love these poems!
Thank you Dawn. I am glad you do.
Two meaningful poems by Shinsei, Gabriela. I especially like the closing lines.
“One day, may we color the world with meaning.”🌈
“Dignity,
the Katana of the heart.” 💕
Thank you so much dearest Cheryl. Have a great Sinday!
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xoxo