Two haikus. The first from Kobayashi Issa (1763-1827). He is addressing his words to the Lord Buddha. In late winter Japanese pay off all their debts. Issa was a poor man.
After all, after all I commend myself and mine to you - Now at the year's end
The second is from Tagami Kikusha-ni (1753-1826). When soldiers were separated from their wives, children, parents, siblings, sweethearts, they have traditionally looked to the moon. Their people far away were looking up at the same moon, with the same thoughts.
Let's all adore in the same well of clouds this one moon
Just a couple of days ago I posted that I don't expect anything to turn around quickly but I do have hope of gradual change on the covid front and hope in general
Two haikus.
ReplyDeleteThe first from Kobayashi Issa (1763-1827).
He is addressing his words to the Lord Buddha.
In late winter Japanese pay off all their debts. Issa was a poor man.
After all, after all
I commend myself and mine to you -
Now at the year's end
The second is from Tagami Kikusha-ni (1753-1826).
When soldiers were separated from their wives, children, parents, siblings, sweethearts, they have traditionally looked to the moon. Their people far away were looking up at the same moon, with the same thoughts.
Let's all adore
in the same well of clouds
this one moon
The concept of viewing the moon from different points on the globe was familiar to me. Its beautifully encapsulated here.
DeleteHere's hoping. Fervently.
ReplyDeleteJust a couple of days ago I posted that I don't expect anything to turn around quickly but I do have hope of gradual change on the covid front and hope in general
DeleteLovely. Hope 2021 is kind to you Kylie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle! i wish you good things, too
DeleteLet's hope so!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
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Happiest of new year's to you, ms scarlet!
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