An Old Pond Comments

Thank you, Siddhartha.

I love this poem.

*** 古池や蛙飛びこむ水の音 - - - - furu ike ya / kawazu tobikomu / mizu no oto an ancient pond / a frog jumps in / the splash of water [1686] ***

oh, I love love love the reversal! ! ! ! !

old pond leap-frog r-i-n-g-s-

A moment given in perfect simplicity.

Very inspirational...he is the master poet of haiku...

Very inspirational...he is the master poet of haiku...

Quiet grace and beauty that stand the test of time.

A classic... simplicity at it's apex, recognized through the ages.