Revisit “ Kaichō on ”by Bin UEDA 上田敏『海潮音』(全) #8

Dear Poetic Sea Voyagers, Welcome to the eighth chapter as we revisit our poetic exploration, unfurling the verses penned by Émile Verhaeren. In this installment, we traverse the landscapes of emotion, fear, urban life, and the inexorable march of time through the following poems: 1. Soir religieux (法の夕) - A Spiritual Sunset:Verhaeren paints a serene picture as a suffering silence permeates the heart of things. Shadows descend in gray frocks, settling in valleys as a grand deserted road stretches into the infinite. 2. L'Abreuvoir (水かひば) - Quenching the Thirst of the Soul:In this piece, Verhaeren transforms a mundane scene into a poetic watering hole. The imagery of motley cattle bathing in ponds becomes a metaphor for quenching both physical and spiritual thirst. 3. La Peur (畏怖) - The Dance with Fear:Verhaeren confronts fear in "La Peur," exploring the dance between courage and trepidation. A shepherd of Novembers sounds his horn, and the surroundings echo with the agony of the inevitable. 4. Les Villes (火宅) - The Enigmatic Fires of Cities:"Les Villes" delves into the urban landscape poisoned by putrid gold. The poet questions whether the traveler, who wanders through fire-studded stations, embraces the terror and agony of these cities. 5. Les Horloges (時鐘) - The Ticking of Time:"Les Horloges" captures the ticking of time in the silent night. The clocks, with their steps, eyes, and voices, become poignant symbols as they envelop the listener in the inexorable march of time.