Issa Original 1822鹿鳴や川をへだてて忍ぶ恋
shika naku ya kawa wo hedatete shinobu koi
David’s English
they cry to each other
across a river
deer in love
The third phrase might also be translated, "secret love" or "enduring love."
1822, Age 60
Third Month, 10th day, his third son, Konzaburô, is born.
Next year, his wife, Kiku, dies.
sakuo haiku
東西別れてつのる幻の鹿
separated to East and West
more longing for
deer of phantom
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beautiful
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