a tanka by Minamoto No Sanetomo

This world–
call it an image
caught in a mirror–
real it is not,
nor unreal either

translated by Hiroaki Sato and Burton Watson

4 thoughts on “a tanka by Minamoto No Sanetomo

    • Hi Jayde,
      I’m glad you liked it. Working within a strict form like that can be very challenging but when it works, it really works.
      I think that’s why so many people are playing with it and the haiku. It feels so good when you get one right.
      Len

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