Crimson Sunset

crimson sunset
even through clouds
vernal equinox

poem by Masaoka Shiki
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Lotus leaves in the pond

Lotus leaves in the pond
Ride on water.
Rain in June.

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the tree cut -
dawn breaks early
at my little window

haiku by Masaoka Shiki, translated by Janine Beichman
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With Advancing Autumn

with advancing autumn
I am without gods
without Buddha

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The dead body

The dead body
Of a trodden-on crab,
This autumn morning

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Matsuyama castle

Matsuyama castle
the keep is higher than
the autumn sky

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On the sandy beach

On the sandy beach,
footprints:
long is the spring day.

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Clouds're Running Past

clouds're running past
running after clouds
the Storm Day

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Moon and plum blossoms

Moon and plum blossoms:
night after night
they come closer

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A spring day

A spring day
A long line of footprints
On the sandy beach.

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