Kobayashi Issa

the wrapped-up rice cake.Translated by Robert Hass

than cormorants.Translated by Robert Hass

gazing at flowers.Translated by Robert Hass

brilliant moonis it true that you toomust pass in a hurry?

Windy fall–these are the scarlet flowersshe liked to pick.Translated by Robert Hass

Horse is coming.Translated by Robert Hass

tiger moth?Translated by Robert Hass

To the rain in the mountain.

my plum tree.Translated by Robert Hass

but all the scarecrowsare crooked.Translated by Robert Hass