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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.

Joseph Massey's avatar

Which Issa book? Curious to know who translated it.

JenniferSpringsteen's avatar

Translated by Blyth and Yuasa. A Few Flies and I

Joseph Massey's avatar

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

UptownGirl's avatar

Absolutely beautiful; thank you.

Rachael Denny's avatar

Just right for a summer afternoon.

Linda Campbell's avatar

Lovely😊

Kilby Austin's avatar

“un-/attached” I love your technique

Grace Drigo's avatar

Short but beautiful and so captivating. 🩵

Jody Hadlock's avatar

The first line is spectacular. Loved the entire poem!

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Jul 5, 2025
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Joseph Massey's avatar

Thank you! 🙏🏻