ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray

Valentines is a tradition dating back to the late 1300s in Europe, where the first day of spring was associated with the middle of February when songbirds returned to choose new mates. Spring began 10 days ago in Japan, prompting Vasile Moldovan to contrast Japanese and European seasonal markers. Both cultures have traditionally relied on the sun to mark a change in season.

cats in love--
really, did they learn about
Saint Valentine’s Day?

Vasile Moldovan

pisici în călduri-

oare au aflat și ele

de Sfântul Valentin?

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Teary-eyed Reka Nyitrai decided to stay put in Bucharest, Romania. 

halved onion
on the cutting board
Valentines

Reka Nyitrai

jumătate de ceapă
pe tocător  
ziua Sfântului Valentin