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Friday, May 12, 2006

women watch woman

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Issa 一茶
春風の女見に出る女かな
haru kaze no onna mi ni deru onna kana

David’s English
in the spring breeze
they're out to watch the women...
women!

sakuo Renku
通りすぎるは姫の駕籠かな
toori sugiru ha hime no kago kana

passing by
the palanquin of princess

David’s Comment
The women are out and dressed in their finery. But they seem only to be looking at each other--a keen psychological observation on Issa's part. Posted by Picasa

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