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The oak tree

A poem by Matsuo Basho

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

The poem

The oak tree: not interested in cherry blossoms.

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  1. Cait United States

    The perfect Aspie poem.

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