Kobuyanagi 3.13

...12 knotty willow trees in the yard.

Ancient trunks grow new shoots in the spring,
after the old twigs have been carefully removed in wintertime.
Like the old knotty willows,
the old traditions are a solid base,
and fertile soil for growth.
With careful and attentive work, patience and dedication,
new shoots spring from it,
demanding continuous attention in order to live and grow.

12 knotty willow trees in the yard....