I Could Not Return by vidyashakti

Poser • Historical • posted on Oct 28, 2009

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Kusunoki Masatsura The samurai Kusunoki Masatsura had been commissioned by the Emperor to go into battle, the Emperor telling Kusunoki that he was trusted as his own elbows and thighs. Kusunoki was greatly moved by this and went with his troops to worship at the tomb of Go-Daigo. Here Kusunoki wrote a farewell poem on the temple door with an arrowhead. I could not return, I presume, So I will keep my name Among those who are dead with bows. Shortly after writing this poem, Kusunoki was killed in battle in the fateful last stand of his clan. The door, still bearing the poem, is preserved to this day at the Nyoirin-Ji temple.

Comments (9)

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brewgirlca

11:18PM | Wed, 28 October 2009

Great piece of historical art and thank you so much for providing the history behind your work. It is a strikingly beautiful scene that you create, in marked contrast to what is about to happen.

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bimm3d

11:39PM | Wed, 28 October 2009

great info and gorgeous scene!!!!!!!

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shonsu

12:03AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Very well done. Though the placement of his hands on the katana is incorrect as the right hand should be just above the pommel of the hilt.

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Arrogathor

3:46AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Nice pic. The reason for the hands being far apart is to maximize leverage. Bottom hand pulls top hand pushes, pivoting around center of hilt for cutting.

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