Haiku Poetry About Japan’s Cherry Blossoms

Haiku Poetry About Japan’s Cherry Blossoms

A cloud of cherry blossoms;The temple bell,-Is it Ueno, is it Asakusa?How many, many thingsThey call to mindThese cherry-blossoms!Very brief –Gleam of blossoms in the treetopsOn a moonlit night.A lovely spring nightsuddenly vanished while weviewed cherry blossomsBasho...
Masaoka Shiki

Masaoka Shiki

The cherry blossoms:Being ill, how many thingsI remember about themScatter layerby layer, eight-layeredcherry blossomsMoon at twilighta cluster of petals fallingfrom the cherry treecherry blossom petalsblown by the spring breeze againstthe undried wallMasaoka...
Fragile petals

Fragile petals

The Japanese cherry blossoms and the tradition of flower gazing, or hanami, have inspired poets for centuries. This is a haiku call to mind the beauty of springtime and the fleeting beauty of the sakura. Kobayashi Issa Issa is one of the four haiku greats of Japan. He...
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku-ku, Japan

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku-ku, Japan

Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the paid park’s spacious lawns, meandering walking paths, and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center. In...
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