Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694 / Iga Province / Japan)
Poems by Matsuo Basho : 10 / 111
A monk sips morning tea
A monk sips morning tea,
it's quiet,
the chrysanthemum's flowering.
Translated by Robert Hass
Matsuo Basho
Submitted: Monday, January 13, 2003
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Poems by Matsuo Basho : 10 / 111
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I like this sort of poetry. It is very visual, calming and excellent for meditation.