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Face of the spring moon

A poem by Kobayashi Issa

Translated by
Robert Hass
Collection
The Essential Haiku
Year
1994
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Kobayashi Issa 1763–1828

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Face of the spring moon-- about twelve years old, I'd say.

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  1. saijo Jamaica

    i think the poem is comparing insects to people. it's saying that just like insects are different from other insects, people are different to

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