Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Sumadera Temple Part 2


Sumadera is also known for being a location that Matsuo Basho, the famous Haiku poet, wrote about. Here is an example of his haiku.

to the flute's tone
the waves also approach
autumn in Suma

fue no ne ni | nami mo yorikitaru | Suma no aki

Matsuo Basho (1644-1694)


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