Miyazawa Kenji: Fearless of wind and rain, a poetic life

Not afraid of rain

Not afraid of wind

Not afraid of winter snow

and scorching heat

There is one A strong body

Have no desires or demands

Never get angry

Always smile calmly

Eat half a liter of black rice a day

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And miso and a few vegetables

About everything

Not overthinking

Listen more and see more

Insights and memories

Living in the shade of wild pine trees

A small thatched house

If a child is sick in the east

Go and take care of it

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If there is a mother in the west who is tired

Go and help her carry the rice sheaves

If there is someone in the south who is dying

Go and tell him not to be afraid

If there is a quarrel or conflict in the north

Just say it's boring and please stop

Cry in tears during drought

Restless in cold summer

< p> Everyone calls me a fool

I won’t be praised

I won’t suffer either

I want to be

such a person

——Miyazawa Kenji's poem "Not Fearing the Wind and Rain"

Miyazawa Kenji (August 1896-September 1933) was a poet in the early Showa era of Japan. He was also a fairy tale writer, Agricultural instructor. Miyazawa Kenji wrote many poems and fairy tales throughout his life, but his works during his lifetime were not well known. The only work that received royalties and was published was the fairy tale "Crossing the Snowfield".

Believing in Buddhism, Miyazawa Kenji is a very compassionate person. He is the son of a wealthy businessman, but he has deep feelings for farmers. He works during the day and guides farmers to farm scientifically; at night, he teaches farmers and explains agricultural knowledge. In the last few years of his life, he devoted his life to serving others.

Miyazawa Kenji created 94 fairy tales and more than 1,000 poems, and "Don't Fear the Rain" is one of them. This poem is catchy to read and the message is powerful. The Great Tohoku Earthquake in Japan triggered a tsunami and a nuclear disaster. The earth wailed and people were scattered. Actor Ken Watanabe recited "Braving the Wind and Rain", which spread throughout Japan and inspired many people. This poem also spread throughout the world through the Internet. Moved more people.

At the age of 37, due to long-term fatigue and malnutrition, Ken Miyazawa suffered from lung disease, which could not be cured and left this world. After his death, his works were discovered and even sparked "Miyazawa fever". His works were included in student textbooks, and he became a household name in Japan.

In his short life, Miyazawa Kenji has been practicing his ideals. "There can be no personal happiness until the whole world has achieved happiness." This song "Fear the Wind and Rain" is also his own At the end of the poem, he said, "I want to be such a person." He is such a person, and he will live in people's hearts forever.