kurumon no hanbun miete haru no ame
the Black Gate
is only half visible -
rain in spring
Kobayashi Issa
(Tr. Gabi Greve)
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Here is a bit mroe about the temple Kanei-Ji with the Black Gate
and priest Tenkai with a memorial day as KIGO for haiku too !
http://darumapilgrim.blogspot.com/2009/07/kanei-ji-temple-and-tenkai.html
I am always surprized how a short haiku can get us deep into the
history and culture of Japan !
Thank you, Issa, my fellow pilgrim!
Gabi
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