Winter Rain
What fish feel,
birds feel, I don't know--
the year ending.
~Basho
Translated by Robert Hass
what does the fish feel
as it jumps upstream
into the bear's open jaw
winter rain
the river overflows it's bank
as the new year begins
For: HAIKU CONTEST inspired by BASHO only Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Damned I-Be
January 6, 2022
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