te ni tora ba kie n namida zo atsuki aki no shimo
if taken into my hand
melting in the heat of tears
autumn frost
© Matsuo Basho (1644-1694)
shadow holds frost line
sharp bits of my home ~ made soft
by autumns’ breathing
©JP/davh
This is gorgeous in so many says -- the shadow holding the frost line, the harsh places becoming soft -- really lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful in so many ways. Simple but so very deep. Well done my friend.
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The breath of autumn works some pretty cool magic!
ReplyDeleteFrost-Stripped Tree
This is a lovely haiku ... I loved every word.
ReplyDeletePowerful shadow...to be able to hold a frost line!
ReplyDeleteFirst Frost of Autumn
Ah, yes so beautiful my friend.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
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Beautifully composed ...
ReplyDelete...humble nod of thanks...
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