Matsuo Basho, “Even in Kyoto”
Even in Kyoto (from Modern American Poetry) Matsuo Basho (tr. Robert Hass) Even in Kyoto — hearing the cuckoo’s cry — I long for Kyoto. Commen...
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Basho, “Seek on high bare trails…”
Seek on high bare trails… Basho (tr. Kenneth Yasuda) Seek on high bare trails sky-reflecting violets… mountain-top jewels Comment: Wandering constan...
Basho, “Such utter silence!”
“Such utter silence!” Basho (tr. Kenneth Yasuda) Such utter silence! Even the crickets’ singing… muffled by hot rocks Comment: Right now...
Basho, “Here, where a thousand captains swore”
“Here, where a thousand captains swore” Basho (tr. unknown) Here, where a thousand captains swore grand conquest… tall grass their monument Co...
Basho, “Lady Butterfly”
“Lady Butterfly…” Basho (tr. unknown) Lady Butterfly perfumes her wings by floating over this orchid Comment: All that happens: a butterfly fl...