David English
even the roof's moss
blooms
then scatters
Issa, 1821
59 years old, his territory has expanded in Sinano. second son died after 90's days’ short life.
sakuo Japanese
苔でさえ 花咲きそして 散りにけり
koke de sae hanasaki sosite tirini keri
Issa Original season is summer
屋根の苔花迄咲いて落にけり
yane no koke hana made saite ochi ni keri
sakuo image
Issa has lost his son of 90 days’ short life, he thinks even
worthless moss can bloom before scattering.
Why my son so quickly die!
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