It's a great poem because it brings to mind melon in a country field. So few syllables and yet a full, emotionally-charged view of such a rustic scene.
It is comforting and picturesque.
Favorite line: "flecked with mud"
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Coolness of the melons (Matsuo Basho)
One more food related poem. Today's is a haiku by Basho. It's translated by Robert Hass. I actually got to go to a reading he (a pretty good poet in his own right) performed at.
It's a great poem because it brings to mind melon in a country field. So few syllables and yet a full, emotionally-charged view of such a rustic scene.
It is comforting and picturesque.
Favorite line: "flecked with mud"
It's a great poem because it brings to mind melon in a country field. So few syllables and yet a full, emotionally-charged view of such a rustic scene.
It is comforting and picturesque.
Favorite line: "flecked with mud"
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