Matsuo Basho Poems

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51.
When The Winter Chrysanthemums Go

When the winter chrysanthemums go,
there's nothing to write about
but radishes.
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52.
Taking A Nap

Taking a nap,
feet planted
against a cool wall.
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53.
Staying At An Inn

Staying at an inn
where prostitutes are also sleeping--
bush clover and the moon.
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54.
This Old Village

This old village--
not a single house
without persimmon trees.
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55.
Winter Downpour

Winter downpour -
even the monkey
needs a raincoat.
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56.
None Is Travelling

None is travelling
Here along this way but I,
This autumn evening.
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57.
Haiku

scent of plum blossoms
on the misty mountain path
a big rising sun
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58.
But For A Woodpecker

But for a woodpecker
tapping at a post, no sound
at all in the house
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59.
Clouds

Clouds -
a chance to dodge
moonviewing.
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60.
I Like To Wash

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