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To the one breaking it -
the fragrance
of the plum.
Chiyo-ni (1703-1775)
(In Chinese and Japanese poetry, fragrance often refers to teaching -- a disciple picks up the fragrance of the teacher. The \"breaking\" of the branch refers to the dedication and sacrifice required of the student in order to thoroughly learn a subject or a craft such as poetry. The \"snap\" sound made when a branch breaks might likewise be associated with the \"clap\" teachers use to bring students into the present moment. )
