It is with awe

Matsuo Basho 1644 (Near Ueno) – 1694 (Osaka)



It is with awe
That I beheld
Fresh leaves, green leaves,
Bright in the sun.

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Submitted on May 13, 2011

Modified on March 05, 2023

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