White blossoms of the pear by Yosa Buson

White blossoms of the pear
by Yosa Buson
translated by Robert Hass




White blossoms of the pear
and a woman in moonlight
   reading a letter.






With a few words this poem lingers in the imagination. A link to learn more I have provided here.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosa_Buson

A monk sips morning tea by Matsuo Basho

A monk sips morning tea
by Matsuo Basho

translation by Robert Hass

A monk sips morning tea,
it's quiet,
the chrysanthemum's flowering.


I love the simple beauty of these poems. A link to read more about this poet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuo_Bashō