Gentle fan in hand
Don’t disturb his peaceful air
In the soft spring breeze
Inspired by Excerpts from the AGA E-Journal - #37 by bugcat
"The Chessboard Cherry Tree” tells the story of Oda Sayemon, a hotheaded feudal lord in old Japan who was noted for his bravery as a soldier, for his abominable play at go, and for his bad temper and violence when he lost.
"His most intimate friends among his retainers had tried hard to reform his manners after losing at go; but it was hopeless. All those who won from him he struck in the face with a heavy iron fan