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'Dividing like clam / and shell, I leave for Futami— / autumn is passing by.' by Kuniharu Shimizu. Haiku by Matsuo Basho. Translated by Donald Keene


Donald Keene (Translation)
18 June 2010

Haiku by Matsuo Basho

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Poem Text or Excerpt:

Dividing like clam
and shell, I leave for Futami—
autumn is passing by

Creator:

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Translator:

Donald Keene

Publication Notes:

Haiku first published in the Narrow Road to Oku by Matuo Basho

Editorial Notes:

Haiku by Matsuo Basho

Keywords:

Dividing, like, clam, shell, I, leave, Futami, autumn, passing by, time, passing, moon, Matsuo Basho, Narrow Road to Oku, digital art, abstract, color, haiku

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