now I watch

Issa 一茶1813　age 51

now I watch
with careful attention...
autumn dusk

ima ni natte nen irite miru aki no kure

今に成って念入て見る秋の暮

translated by Dr. David http://cat.xula.edu/issa/

Sakuo note; 1813, Age 51

In autumn Issa’s inheritance dispute finally settled, he moves into his family home. It has passed 12 years since his father’s died.

Father’s asset was divided half and half between the brothers.