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...
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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...
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...
Matsuo Basho, “Climb Mount Fuji”
Climb Mount Fuji (from Modern American Poetry) Matsuo Basho (tr. Robert Hass) Climb Mount Fuji, O snail, but slowly, slowly. Comment: Before we discuss Basho...
Kobayashi Issa, “Mosquito at my ear”
Mosquito at my ear (from Modern American Poetry) Kobayashi Issa (tr. Robert Hass) Mosquito at my ear– does it think I’m deaf? Comment: “About ...