with moon

1819, Age 57
His worst year. Sixth Month, 21st day, Sato dies.

Issa 一茶
なぐさみにわらをうつ也夏の月

nagusami ni wara wo utsu nari natsu no tsuki

David’s　English
just for fun
beating the straw...
summer moon

David’s comment
http://haikuguy.com/issa/queryallcodetest4.php?keywords=just+for+fun&year=1819

sakuo Renku
諦め切れず月と藁打つ
akirame kirezu tukito wara utu

impossible to give up
beating the straw with moon