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The late evening crow

by Buson
(1716 - 1784) Timeline

English version by
Sam Hamill

Original Language
Japanese
Buddhist : Zen / Chan
18th Century

The late evening crow
of deep autumn longing
suddenly cries out

 

 

-- from The Poetry of Zen: (Shambhala Library), Edited by Sam Hamill / Edited by J. P. Seaton

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The Poetry of Zen: (Shambhala Library), Edited by Sam Hamill / Edited by J. P. Seaton
Zen Poetry: Let the Spring Breeze Enter, Translated by Lucien Stryk / Translated by Takashi Ikemoto

 

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