Isabella Mori, “A Bagful of Haiku”
A Bagful of Haiku: 87 Imperfections (available on Amazon) by Isabella Mori Vancouver: Isabella Mori (2017) Toward the end of the beginning of A Bagful of Haiku:...
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Yosa Buson, “Early summer rain”
In these lazy summer days, I’ve heard of one person — seriously — devoting a considerable amount of time to making Lego Spongebob figures. Sur...
Kobayashi Issa, “Napped half the day”
With thanks to Madeline Frohlich Steam rises from sidewalks, lungs fight with thick air, and skin tingles like it will make me melt before the sun itself does s...
Kobayashi Issa, “Even with insects”
Even with insects (from Modern American Poetry) Kobayashi Issa (tr. Robert Hass) Even with insects– some can sing, some can’t. Comment: Children, te...
Kobayashi Issa, “Climb Mount Fuji”
Climb Mount Fuji (from Modern American Poetry) Kobayashi Issa (tr. Robert Hass) Climb Mount Fuji, O snail, but slowly, slowly. Comment: Before we discuss Issa&#...