In Contrast

The following is a love story of ancient people.

The moon is porcelain-white
and it shines coldly in autumnal chill .
In contrast,
They are passionately in love with each other.

「伊勢物語」　　速水御舟
Gyoshū Hayami in English

A black crow is pecking a persimmon.
In contrast,
A white cat stands still
by the side of the chrysanthemum.

菱田 春草

Hishida Shunsō in English

A white cat cocks up only its ears.

In contrast,
A black cat regards us with a hard stare.
























Hishida Shunsō

A brown tabby cat is interested in white flowers.
In contrast,
Other brown tabby cat refuses to see red flowers.

Gyoshū Hayami

It is interesting to find a difference in similar pictures.

Let's enjoy using familiar examples !

Natsume at times

gets cozy sleep with a hairy cat.

At other times,
He interacts socially with a shaggy dog.