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Autumn moonlight

Autumn moonlight—
 a worm digs silently
   into the chestnut.

Notes

Translated by Robert Hass

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  • Willow
    August 31, 2005
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    Even the smallest of creatures tend to hybernate with the coming of winter. Very vivid in imagery.


  • AndrewHide
    January 7, 2004
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    Even the lowest, can be found poetic.
    The approach of winter is felt by all, man and beast alike.


    Andrew


  • Ahkam Moderators member
    December 12, 2003
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    cool

    he is perfect in all expressions

  • philophant
    December 12, 2003
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    Ugh...moonlight and worms! This man must have been very sarcastic...