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Quote by Matsuo Basho

“Now the swinging bridge Is quieted with creepers ... Like our tendrilled life.”

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Matsuo Basho was a renowned Japanese poet from the Edo period, hailed as the god of haiku. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity, conciseness, and profound meaning, exerting a profound influence on later generations. more

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