In this haiku, Buson imagines a speaker reluctant to move from where he is resting. Some interpret the exchange as involving a night visitor, but it is better to see it as between husband and wife.

Yosa Buson’s haiku, “Around white/ plum blossoms dawn/ breaking new.” As he is passing away, he imagines new beginnings . Murakami Kijo confronts change and the ageing process: ...

From Yosa Buson (1716-1783) The old calendar. fills me with gratitude. ... These haiku are all good reminders that life continues. I enjoyed reading them, and your commentary.

Here are four haiku with the new year as their themes. My commentary focuses on chronic illness (which includes chronic pain), ... From Yosa Buson (1716-1783) The old calendar.