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JenniferSpringsteen's avatar

So beautiful! The lilac poem especially. I found a book by Issa on my shelf a few weeks ago and read it through twice. It opened my heart. Same here.

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Which Issa book? Curious to know who translated it.

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JenniferSpringsteen's avatar

Translated by Blyth and Yuasa. A Few Flies and I

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Nice. Blyth was really responsible for bringing haiku to the West with the anthologies he edited and translated.

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UptownGirl's avatar

Absolutely beautiful; thank you.

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Rachael Denny's avatar

Just right for a summer afternoon.

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Linda Campbell's avatar

Lovely😊

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Kilby Austin's avatar

“un-/attached” I love your technique

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Grace Drigo's avatar

Short but beautiful and so captivating. 🩵

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Michelle's avatar

This is lovy. The images are so clear to me and I felt as if I was right in the poem itself, if that makes sense. ❤️

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Joseph Massey's avatar

Thank you! 🙏🏻

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Michelle's avatar

You're very welcome. 😊

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Michelle's avatar

I meant "This is lovely." haha

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Jody Hadlock's avatar

The first line is spectacular. Loved the entire poem!

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