Two great poets living in two distant worlds in two distinct time periods, expressing life in messages, as the Japanese spirit of Haiku replaces random words of no significance, so does the English colloquy of love and mankind, pepper the world with words that reflect life and love. The latter having no idea of Basho’s interpretation of life, finds his own essence in the written language.
two poets may rise
to speak the truths of the heart
and role of the mind.
Stine Writing 
Hi Christine
Thanks for another follow and all the best with your blog
Enjoy the weekend + happy writing
c
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I love the similarities between the poets, and how only lately we have begun to trace these giants into a common story.
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I like that I learn a lot through blogging. It isn’t just about writing for me. I love seeing the world. Facebook is ridiculous and so fake. I know not every blogger is telling the whole truth but there isn’t any drama.
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I guess all poets strive to do the same thing in their different languages and traditions. But some are…better at it than others. Definitely two of the greats here.
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The truths of the heart and the role of the mind… Wow! That says it all… I love it!!
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Thank you
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This is so beautiful!! 😍😍
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Thank you so much
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Good to learn about Matsumoto Bashō, the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan and recognized as the greatest master of haiku.
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I have such a hard time wrapping my head around how many masters of things there are, related to writing, yet I know so few. I love learning more.
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The words are a wonderful legacy.
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thank you
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Only Basho could have been influenced, since Shakespeare died before Basho was born. But grand masters they both were. It’s kind of like the comparisons between Jesus and Buddha.
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That first line reminded me of the first line in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet! A contemplative observation of the masters, and the impact of their unique approach to words. Well done!
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Thank you Frank. It really was a challenge because I only know a little bit of shakespeare and no Basho.
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What would poets do if they didn’t have words? Well-done, Christine.
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Thank you
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You’re welcome.
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This is a wonderful write, and the haiku is, as the Brits say, “spot on”!
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Thank you Beverly!
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