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'So holy a place— / the snow itself is scented / at Southern Valley' by Kuniharu Shimizu. Haiku by Matsuo Basho. Translated by Donald Keene.


Donald Keene (Translation)
17 March 2010

Haiku by Matsuo Basho

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Poem Text or Excerpt:

So holy a place—
the snow itself is scented
at Southern Valley

Creator:

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Translator:

Donald Keene

Publication Notes:

Haiku published in "The Narrow Road to Oku" by Matsuo Basho.

Editorial Notes:

Haiku by Matsuo Basho

Keywords:

holy, place, snow, itself, scented, Southern Valley, flowers, bird, mountains, valley, awe, scent, digital art, color, haiku

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