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In this Renga with three haiku of Matsuo Basho, translated by Jane Reichhold, the three line stanzas in bold italics are written by Basho and the regular typeface responses are mine.
what kind of tree
with the unknown flower
such a fragrance
.
is that a brown-headed crow
snapping air for flying fare?
.
with a fan
drinking wine in the shadow
of scattered blossoms
.
wren on the pedestal bath
sipping flower-flavoured tea
.
melting away
the brush draws up the water
of a spring
.
swift strokes over rice paper
unveiling a waterfall
.
blossoms at their peak
the mountain the same as always
at daybreak
.
floral scents infuse the dawn
bird songs trill to greet the day
~
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