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First winter rain

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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First winter rain-- even the monkey seems to want a raincoat.

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  1. Ranma Saotome Japan

    Talks about how even if you're good, you'll lose eventually.

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