Courage To Begin Haiku With Fish
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man.”
- Heraclitus, born circa 544 BCE in Ephesus, Ionian Greek city-state (on the land of present-day Turkey)
Courage To Begin Haiku With Fish honors bravery as a sustained commitment rather than a single moment. In the KMTWF philosophy, starting is essential, but continuing — especially when momentum fades — is where true courage lives. The work speaks to those who choose action now, trusting movement over certainty.
The circling koi embody persistence in motion, never static, always advancing. Their incomplete path suggests that growth remains open-ended, defined by how far we are willing to go. Interwoven geometry reflects intention guiding effort, reminding us that inspiration multiplies through endurance. This piece invites the viewer to begin boldly, persist deliberately, and inspire more by choosing to go further.