I desired nothing more than
to be a wandering cloud
before the wind

Basho

the path ends in
fragrant blossoms
wild roses

Buson

our home
is wherever
our journey takes us

Basho

casting
a spell on me
meadow butterfly

Issa

into the ocean
I throw my sandals
rain falling on my head

Basho

without you
cherry blossoms
are just blossoms

Issa

wake up
little butterfly
join me on my journey

Basho

a full moon shining
among the pines
spring dew

Issa

try it on
clothe yourself
with a robe of flowers

Basho

ageing
like a sunflower
forever in bloom

Ogawa

wishing to see blossoms
on weeping cherry trees
stars in my eyes

Basho

love
wild and free
spring forest

Ogawa

pale purple
is this year's color
for young flowers

Issa

always remember
there are flowers
blooming in the thicket

Basho

stirring my tea
as a prayer
spring dawn

Ogawa

cherry blossoms
under moonlight
tranquility

Akari

hoping that the flowers
burst out in laughter
spring wind

Basho

the cure for
this evil world
late cherry blossoms

Issa

being lazy
awakened
by spring rain

Basho

a moment
of spring twilight
is worth a days wages

Sotoba