for his morning tea
a monk sits down in utter silence-
confronted by chrysanthemums © Matsuo Basho (Tr. unknown)

buzzing bees and warm sun
lull him in peaceful slumber

4 thoughts on “Morning Tea”

Cressida says:

February 3, 2019 at 9:03 am

Very nice !

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1. adaspoetryalcove says:
  
  February 3, 2019 at 8:53 pm
  
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
  
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Chèvrefeuille says:

February 5, 2019 at 4:58 pm

A beautiful twist you have added to this haiku to complete the Tan Renga.

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1. adaspoetryalcove says:
  
  February 6, 2019 at 3:41 am
  
  Thanks! So glad you liked it.
  
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