The Way of Silence: The Prose and Poetry of Basho by Richard Lewis

The Way of Silence: The Prose and Poetry of Basho by Richard Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book of haiku by the master (or perhaps the originator) of the form, Basho.

Also, love the photos by Helen Buttfield, though that’s a most unfortunate name for a photographer (or anyone, really).

In lieu of a review, here are some of my favorites from the book:

- The first winter rain,
And my name shall be called
“Traveller.” (47)

- Winter desolation;
In a world of one color
The sound of the wind. (57)

- The Way of Haiku arises from concentration and lack of distraction.
Look well within yourself. (70)

- I do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old;
I seek the things they sought. (82)

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