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The ABCs of Trus

This poem traces the Japanese syllabary—moving through the sounds of a, i, u, e, o and onward—while portraying the qualities of a trustworthy person.

Rather than fame or visible achievement, it highlights everyday conduct, quiet kindness, and an earth-scented sincerity as the true foundations of trust.

“The ABCs of Trust” is, in a sense, an attempt to revisit the fundamental notes that compose the character of a human being.

 

“The ABCs of Trust”

 

Warm-hearted and straightforward.

Mischievous, yet full of warmth.

Unashamed to shed tears of joy.

A smile that crumples like a child’s.

Always ready to meddle for someone’s sake.

 

An irreplaceable person.

One who does not speak in empty platitudes.

One who never boasts of hardship.

A wise and prudent person.

Someone you want to lend a hand to when they are in trouble.

 

Quietly shows kindness.

When scolding, does so with earnest resolve.

Has the strength to be their natural self.

Cares little for appearances.

Insists on what must never be treated lightly.

 

A person of courage and fortitude.

A person of wisdom.

One who carries the scent of the soil.

With calluses in the palms of their hands.

Always gazing into the distance.

 

Not one who seeks fame.

Not one who chases popularity.

Utterly free of a thief’s greed.

A person who simply loves people.

Fond of nameless flowers blooming in the fields.

 

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