Misuzu Kaneko and the Philosophy of Poetry (1920s-1930s)

Misuzu Kaneko and the Philosophy of Poetry (1920s-1930s)

Misuzu Kaneko (1903-1930) was a nursery rhyme poet who expressed her deep insight into nature and life in her poems. In "Me, a Little Bird, and a Bell," she sang about the importance of diversity, "Everyone is different, everyone is good," and in "Kodama desu ka," she depicted the power of empathy and words. Her poems are full of warmth toward women, children, and nature, and demonstrate universal values that transcend the social restrictions of the time. Misuzu Kaneko's poetry conveys a philosophy of harmony and coexistence that continues to be deeply moving today.