Matsuo Basho

Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694 / Iga Province / Japan)

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Poems by Matsuo Basho : 10 / 114

A Monk Sips Morning Tea - Poem by Matsuo Basho

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A monk sips morning tea,
it's quiet,
the chrysanthemum's flowering.

Translated by Robert Hass

Poems by Matsuo Basho : 10 / 114

Samin Bakshi (6/30/2018 5:40:00 PM)

To drink your tea with so much care, your tea might be drinking you.

The chrysanthemum, you will feel, if careful: blooming. (Report) Reply
Walterrean Salley (11/22/2016 7:32:00 PM)

A Monk Sips Morning Tea - Poem by Matsuo Basho.) **Tea. Flowers. Quietude. What a moment; a great place to be. (Report) Reply
Fabrizio Frosini (6/2/2016 12:26:00 PM)

I love this Basho's hokku.. and it always recalls to my memory Saigyo’s waka poetry.. (Report) Reply
Fabrizio Frosini (7/14/2015 5:47:00 AM)

una bella immagine di serenità zen..

a beautiful picture of (zen) serenity.. (Report) Reply
Brian Jani (5/19/2014 10:25:00 AM)

Wow what a nice theme (Report) Reply
Edith Oram (3/5/2008 5:30:00 AM)

I like this sort of poetry. It is very visual, calming and excellent for meditation. (Report) Reply