The Whole Family

the whole family
all with white hair and canes
visiting graves

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It has rained enough
to turn the stubble on the field
black.

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From time to time

From time to time
The clouds give rest
To the moon beholders..

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I like to wash

I like to wash,
the dust of this world
In the droplets of dew.

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Crossing Long Fields

Crossing long fields,
frozen in its saddle,
my shadow creeps by

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The winds of autumn
Blow: yet still green
The chestnut husks.

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Morning and evening

Morning and evening
Someone waits at Matsushima!
One-sided love

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The morning glories

The morning glories
bloom, securing the gate
in the old fence

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How wild the sea is

How wild the sea is,
and over Sado Island,
the River of Heaven

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Scarecrow in the hillock

Scarecrow in the hillock
Paddy field --
How unaware! How useful.

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