While digging shellfish
At low tide, the moon is glad
To be of service.
Author notes
It's warm on the Pacific coast and it's a good time for going out, isn't it? Today, I'd like to introduce you to "Shiohigari", or shellfish gathering.
Shiohigari is a kind of traditional leisure in sea-surrounded cultures. During warm weather, not only fishermen but ordinary people go to the beach and enjoy gathering shellfish when the tide goes out, thanks to the moon. And they bring the shellfish to their home to cook and eat them. Everyone can easily gather shellfish when the tides go out, and they also taste good.
You don't need any technique for Shiohigari, but some tools are very useful. "Kumade", or a small rake is helpful for taking shellfish out of the beach. And a net is useful because you can put the shellfish into a net and easily wash it with water. And a cooling box is convenient to keep the shellfish fresh. After you return home, leave the shellfish in the seawater or the same salt concentration water for 5-6 hours and let them spit sand. After that, wash them well and cook them.
Why don't you enjoy Shiohigari with your family and also cook pasta or soup with the shellfish you gathered?
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Hi Cyn, don't really understad Haiku but can appreaciate the sentiments.
Ps, you are so accopmlished in everything you do.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments...
You are the flatterer today!! Thanks for stopping by, and remember, Haiku is easy!! It's as simple as 5-7-5: Five syllables in the first line, seven in the second line, and five again in the last line. Easy!! Let's see you try!! 
Take care and Happy New Year to You and Yours!! 
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xx Cyn xx
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Love it! I'd love the meal too!
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, John...
I would enjoy it, also... with good company and a fine wine. Thank you for dropping in tonight to read my work, you made my day (again)!! I'm off now... take care and keep that smile glowing!! Peace, love & hugs, Cyn
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Beautiful Haiku..Interesting Subject!
Ah, Cyn..Close to my heart after being raised in a little city by the Pacific shore here..Crabbing, collecting oysters have been part of my memories in past and not so long ago..We put oatmeal in the pots of sea water with the oysters, and that helped make them spit and open their shells...Such a fascinating write...Your writes are often very much a part of the earth, and enjoying it...This truly is one of your unique examples...Delightful to read...and your footnote of authors' notes....Bravo!
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I love learning about simple pastimes and pleasures. I've never done this but it surley sounds like fun!
Paul
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Great Cyn!!! I love to do this whenever I am at the beach.Such excitement too...Peace always...mal
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i learned something and i got to read an amazing poem, to you my friend i say thank you and keep it flowing
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This was a great Haiku, I really enjoyed it, also the explaination on Shiohigari was most imformative, great job, peace blessings and love JOhn
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What a beautiful write Cyn,
and the author notes was quite an interesting read in itself.
Great write
All the best to you and thanks for sharing this lovely piece
Ken
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