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Saturday 12 October 2019

FemkuMag ~ String Haiku







Early 19th century migrant arrivals in sail boats. Some accompanied by their families, others alone.



junk boat
matchmaker too
waits at the wharf



There being few of migrant tongue speaking maidens in the new land.



early migrant
the matchmaker offers
her service



Migrant's sons. One comes of age, the family selects a wife for him.
Matchmaker reads son's horoscope.



migrant culture
mother looks for
perfect match



During the process of selecting a bride, preparation for the big day has already begun.



migrant son
prepares
pen for chicks






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FemkuMag Issue 4, 2018

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