Visiting Basho’s Grave Gichuji Temple, Otsu i Modest, like haiku— the memorial stone for Matsuo Basho. ii With pulley and pale, though both a little weathered— Basho’s temple well. iii Basho would like it— the imperfect re-joining of his split headstone. iv Basho and sabi— the wood of the hooped bucket discoloured by rust. v A little apart from Basho’s gravestone and hut— look, banana trees! Andrew Lansdown In the Gardens of the Imperial Palace for Susan, Kyoto i She takes a turn in the gardens … the maples…
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