BashoFamous haikuBasho sets offUrami-no-takiUnganjiAt TakadachiHikaridôObanazawaObanazawaSanemori’s helmetLast poemBashoFamous haikuThe old pond;a frog jumps in —water’s soundTranslated by R.H. BlythBasho sets offDeparting springtimeBirds lament and fishes toohave tears in their eyesTranslated by Helen Craig McCulloughUrami-no-takiIn brief seclusionAt a waterfall - the startof a summer retreatTranslated by Helen Craig McCulloughImage removed due to copyright restrictions.Woodcut illustration of Urami-no-taki.UnganjiEven woodpeckersSeem to spare the hermitagein the summer groveTranslated by Helen Craig McCulloughAt TakadachiA dream of warriorsAnd after dreaming is done,the summer grassesTranslated by Helen Craig McCulloughHikaridôDo the Fifth-Month rainsstay away when they fall,sparing that Hall of Gold?Translated by Helen Craig McCulloughObanazawaCome on, show yourself!Under the silkworm nursery,the croak of a toad.Translated by Helen Craig McCulloughRyushakujiAh, tranquility!Penetrating the very rock,a cicada’s voice.Translated by Helen Craig McCulloughSanemori’s helmetA heartrending sound!Underneath the helmet,the cricket.Translated by Helen Craig McCulloughLast poemOff to Futamiloath to part as clam from shellin waning autumnTranslated by Helen Craig
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