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This old village

This old village—
not a single house
   without persimmon trees.
   

Translated by Robert Hass

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  • philophant
    December 12, 2003
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    is there a touch of sarcasm in this?

    what's wrong with persimmon trees? i like them.

    • DogFish
      February 24
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      Perhaps it's a remark on the appriciation that these people have for these lovely usful trees...