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Writing shit about new snow

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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Writing shit about new snow for the rich is not art.

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  1. Shiroten Finland

    In this haiku, Kobayashi is obviously commenting about the popularity of haiku and the "new tallents" that he feels are not worth listening to.

  2. Max Canada

    the title is a bit weird but i think this poem is good although im not quet interested in poetry.

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