Some Haiku from the Japanese American National Museum visit, 15 April 1999 Illusion and I Traveled over the ocean Hunting money trees. -- Kijo
Issei's common past Gritting one's teeth Against exclusion. -- Kotoe	America--where my three sons grow lustily-- More than a wayside stop. -- Katsuko
Hope for my children Helps me endure much from it The alien land. -- An Issei	Getting used to it America now for me The best place to live. --Dontsuku
Immigrant records Now and then a bloody page Indicates the pain. -- Shungo For a little while Encountering a person Who was anti-Japanese I rubbed against a spirit Out of harmony with mine. -- Shizue Iwatsuki

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