Over-ripe sushi,
Is full of regret.
Yosa Buson
Listening to the moon,
in a field of ripe rice.Translated by Robert Hass
Ploughing the land–
in the mountain’s shadow.Translated by Robert Hass
Calligraphy of geese
the moon seals it.Translated by Robert Hass
White blossoms of the pear
reading a letter.Translated by Robert Hass
Buying leeks
under the bare trees.Translated by Robert Hass
Spring rain:
a straw coat and umbrella walk past
A bat flits
above the plum blossoms.Translated by Robert Hass