A field of cotton--
as if the moon
had flowered.
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Exquisitely beautiful Haiku. Basho and Haiku are inseparable.
I concur with the wonderful comments of Sandra Feldman and Sylvia Frances Chan. Beautifully crafted.
A poem of great depth so cleverly written. Three succinct lines that tingle the mind.
Congratulations on this Classic Poem Of The Day by the great poet
Just like that: A field of cotton and its metaphoric follow up: as if the moon had flowered. BAM! Just like that, all of a sudden there is magic and beauty, my heart leaps up! 5 Stars full
I find tis so extremely moving and beautiful, I'm in love, suddenly!
This is wonderful! The poetic image arrives instantly and beautifully, regardless of or will. Masterful!
You have captured the very essence of the Haiku in your brilliant poem.