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Autumn moonlight

A poem by Matsuo Basho

Translated by
Robert Hass
Collection
The Essential Haiku
Year
1994
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Matsuo Basho 1644–1694

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Autumn moonlight-- a worm digs silently into the chestnut.

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  1. Amy United Kingdom

    I thought it was a great peom and it really shone out though all the others
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  2. Hatsumiyo-chan United States

    i really enjoy reading Basho-sama's poetry! the meaning of the words is just beautiful...

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