tidying the garden

I leave the dark purple weed

undisturbed

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 among Grandpa's books

an ancient Latin grammar 

pressed flowers inside

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after the downpour

steam rises from the cattle

the sun breaking through

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in the museum

moonlight casts weird shadows 

in the dinosaur hall

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these mayflies 

tireless in their twilight dance

won't see tomorrow

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Friday the Thirteenth

the Buddha on the bookcase

just keeps on smiling

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 snow still on the hills

a watery sun competes 

with strengthening winds

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our dog, waking up,

makes a dash for the front door

time for the postman

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temple bells die out/the fragrant blossoms remain/a perfect evening!

MATSUO BASHO

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