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# Summary

The website presents a haiku about the rhythm of typing on a keyboard, accompanied by its Japanese translation, as part of a series of 100 haikus.

# Abstract

The web content features a haiku titled "Tap the keys" which poetically describes the rhythmic sound of typing in relation to the tide and the moon, with the haiku being presented in both English and Japanese. This piece is the 70th entry in a collection named "Haiku 100," which includes Japanese translations for each poem. The page also provides navigation to the previous and next haikus in the series, an image credit to JR Korpa from Unsplash, and information about the author, HANA, a Japanese-born writer known for her bilingual literary works. HANA's writing, which spans poetry, haiku, fiction, blogs, and essays, can be followed on various platforms, including her Twitter account and Medium publications such as "Etude of Creativity" and "Japanese Writer."

# Opinions

- The haiku suggests a harmonious relationship between the act of typing and the natural world, as implied by the imagery of the incoming tide and the moon.
- The inclusion of Japanese translations alongside the English haikus indicates a commitment to bilingual accessibility and cultural appreciation.
- The "100 Haiku & Tanka Project" is presented as a daily practice for the author, highlighting dedication to the craft of writing poetry.
- The author's diverse range of writings, available on multiple platforms, showcases a versatile and prolific approach to storytelling and poetry.

Tap the keys 鍵盤 — a Haiku

70 of Haiku 100, with Japanese translation(日本語訳付)

Photo by JR Korpa on Unsplash

tap the keys the tide is coming in fulfil my moon

キーを叩く 潮が満たすは 私の月

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HANA is a Japanese born writer who writes stories and poems in both English and Japanese. If you are an English reader, you can follow her English publications, ‘Etude of Creativity (poetry, haiku, fiction)’ and ‘Japanese Writer (blogs & essays)’ or on Twitter.

All stories written by HANA are here (a list in English).

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