Short and Sweet: Lovely haiku by Japanese master Basho

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Thursday, December 7, 2006

Lovely haiku by Japanese master Basho

Sleep on horseback, The far moon in a continuing dream, Steam of roasting tea. Spring departs. Birds cry Fishes' eyes are filled with tears The wind from Mt. Fuji I put it on the fan. Here, the souvenir from Edo. What luck! The southern valley Make snow fragrant. A autumn wind More white Than the... Sign in to see full entry.

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