Straw sandal half sunk

Yosa Buson

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Straw sandal half sunk
in an old pond
in the sleety snow.


Translated by Robert Hass

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  • DeandreFortenber

    Such a vivid image, can almost see the 'straw sandal half sunk in an old pond.' Gave me shivers, just as if I was out in the 'sleety snow.' Beautiful piece!