
My dearest followers and cherished subscribers, I am absolutely exhilarated to share the incredible news that Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Naoki Kimura has soared to the very top of the charts in both Japan and the USA!
#1 Bestseller in Japan in two Amazon categories
Top release in the USA in Black and White Photography
Bestseller in the USA
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible support through your purchases and heartfelt reviews. Your kindness fills me with deep gratitude and joy.
POETRY BY NAOKI KIMURA
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ไฝใฟ โ
ๅชใๅพ ใก็ถใใ
The light is tender, the shadow falls with graceโ
delicate, it stirs the ache of beauty.
I linger, awaiting the hush of the lull.
ๆจ ๆ ๅฐ ๆจน
Naoki Kimura
ๅชๆฏ Nagikei
Lullscapes in Light
and Shadow
A few words about this haiku
Despite its brevity, a haiku can carry profound emotional weight. Its power lies in what is left unsaidโthe spaces between words and the silence after the final syllable. This is truly a fabulous piece that lingers in the mind, echoing with gentle wisdom and stirring wonder. To analyze Noaki Kimura’s haiku is to appreciate his artistry and embrace the delight it brings to the reader.
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My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

Great for you.
Thank you my friend.
You are very graciously welcome oh lovely lady.
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart hon ๐๐นโค๏ธ I greatly appreciate the support ๐น
Always my pleasure Gabriela ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
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Congrats.
Thank you Andrew ๐๐น
You’re welcome.
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Congratulations!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ๐๐น
Congratulations! So well deserved!
Thank you so much hon. Lots of love to you ๐๐นโค๏ธ
Many many hugs, my dear Gab!
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Excellent work. Congratulations. And the haiku is beautiful and profound.
Thank you so much. I am very glad you enjoyed it ๐น
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xoxo