The word for rain should fall like rain.

(The Pillow Book)
 

Pillow book

In ancient Japan it was customary to have a 'pillow book' - this was a journal of musings and insights - a diary of sorts.

As with haiku or zen koan, the object of the poetry was to glimpse reality in a fashion that reflected an understanding and empathy with tao.

Sex & poetry

This selection are taken from the film The Pillow Book; they convey humour and sexuality:

1. The Book of the Innocent

2. The Book of the Idiot

3. The Book of Impotence

4. The Book of the Exhibitionist

5. The Book of the Lover

6. The Book of Youth

7. The Book of the Seducer

8. The Book of Secrets

9. The Book of the Dead

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The Book of the Innocent • The Book of the Idiot • The Book of Impotence • The Book of the Exhibitionist • The Book of the Lover • The Book of Youth • The Book of the Seducer • The Book of Secrets • The Book of the Dead

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