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Friday, June 30, 2006

with all families

1818

一茶
陽炎や庇の草も花の咲く
kagerô ya hisashi no kusa mo hana no saku

David’s English
heat shimmers--
among grasses of the eaves
flowers

sakuo’s preface and Renku
On the fifth month of 1818 the first daughter was born. His half-brother’s family would be pleased
the birth. For long time Issa and his brother have fought for father’s asset.

celebrated with two families
the birth of the baby

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