Basho, “A caterpillar / this deep in fall”
A caterpillar / this deep in fall (from here) Matsuo Basho A caterpillar this deep in fall still not a butterfly Comment: It is easy to say an acorn turns into ...
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Basho, “Another year gone”
Another year gone (trans. Robert Hass) Matsuo Basho Another year gone – hat in my hand, sandals on my feet. Comment: This continues the theme of the wande...
Basho, “Many nights on the road”
Many nights on the road (trans. Robert Hass) Matsuo Basho Many nights on the road and not dead yet – the end of autumn. Comment: Hass speaks of Basho̵...
Basho, “Winter solitude” (trans. Robert Hass)
Winter solitude (via yama-bato & growing orbits @ tumblr) Basho, trans. Robert Hass Winter solitude — In a world of one color the sound of wind. Comment: In...