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What fish feel

What fish feel,
birds feel, I don't know—
   the year ending.

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Translated by Robert Hass

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  • philophant
    December 12, 2003
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    "The year ending." Does he meen, fish feel their life ending? Does he mean, life goes on?

    • DogFish
      February 24
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      ...or does he feel no wiser at the end of another year that has slipped away?