Tharrick
18-07-2006, 01:50
Fragility, a
snowflake on a blazing stove;
Fleeting, insecure.
This is another in my series inspired by old poetry in martial teachings. For the inspiration, we go back to the beginnings of Japan, during their Sengoku (warring states) period. More specifically, to the two enemies, Takeda Shingen and Uyesugi Kenshin. The two constantly met in battle, and it's said that one day, Kenshin leaped on his horse and impulsively galloped through the armies, finally jumping from his horse in the Takeda camp, and brandishing drawn sword over the surprised Takeda's head. 'What would you say now, enemy?' he demanded, to which Takeda, having not moved from his seated position, responded 'A flake of snow on a blazing stove'. Satisfied, Kenshin returned to his camp, admiring Takeda's display of self-control.
Another thing to note is that the title, Ada, means 'futile, transient.
snowflake on a blazing stove;
Fleeting, insecure.
This is another in my series inspired by old poetry in martial teachings. For the inspiration, we go back to the beginnings of Japan, during their Sengoku (warring states) period. More specifically, to the two enemies, Takeda Shingen and Uyesugi Kenshin. The two constantly met in battle, and it's said that one day, Kenshin leaped on his horse and impulsively galloped through the armies, finally jumping from his horse in the Takeda camp, and brandishing drawn sword over the surprised Takeda's head. 'What would you say now, enemy?' he demanded, to which Takeda, having not moved from his seated position, responded 'A flake of snow on a blazing stove'. Satisfied, Kenshin returned to his camp, admiring Takeda's display of self-control.
Another thing to note is that the title, Ada, means 'futile, transient.