42 Quotes by Kobayashi Issa

Flowers scattering -The water we thirst forFar off, in the mist.

Look, don’t kill that fly!It is making a prayer to youBy rubbing its hands and feet

In this worldwe walk on the roof of hell,gazing at flowers

In these latter-day,Degenerate times,Cherry-blossoms everywhere!

How muchare you enjoying yourself,tiger moth?

Where there are humans, You'll find flies,And Buddhas.

Just beyond the gate,a neat yellow hole—someone pissed in the snow

Non scordare: noi camminiamo sopra l’inferno, guardando i fiori.

Don't weep, insects --Lovers, stars themselves,Must part.