Bitter–tasting ice —

Matsuo Basho

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Kori nigaku enso ga nodo o uruoseri


Bitter–tasting ice —
Just enough to wet the throat
Of a sewer rat.

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  • susanne11x

    "Bitter ice", haven't read this gem since my youth!