WINTER RAIN

HASUI: "Kumamoto Castle in rain" (1948)


The winter rain
Says to Us
That the present already’s spent


BUSON (1716 - 1784)

La lluvia de invierno
Nos dice
Que el presente ya es pasado

THE LONGED STEPS

HIROSHIGE: "Maple leaves"

The longed steps
Are far
On the fallen leaves


BUSON (1716-1784)

Los pasos anhelados
Están lejos
Sobre las hojas caídas

THE BELL OF THE TEMPLE

HASUI: "Temple in the snow" (1935)

On having come to the door
The bell of the temple
Remains frozen


ISSA (1763 - 1827)

Al llegar a la puerta
La campana del templo
Se queda helada