Basho Haiku

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought. — Basho

I hear the unblown flute, In the deep summer shadows, Of the Temple of Suma. — Basho

Even in Kyoto – / Hearing the cuckoo’s cry / I long for Kyoto. — Basho

Ah, tranquillity! / Penetrating the very rock, / a cicada’s voice. — Basho