Kobayashi Issa

before the gate -- my walking stick's made a river of melting snow

Giddy grasshopper Take care...do not leap and crush These pearls of dewdrop

The world of dew is the world of dew. And yet, and yet--

What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.

Don't worry, spiders,_x000D_ I keep house_x000D_ casually.

In this world_x000D_ we walk on the roof of hell_x000D_ gazing at flowers

In the city fields Contemplating cherry-trees... Strangers are like friends

O snail Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly!

Don't weep, insects -- Lovers, stars themselves, Must part.