Rest from Moon-viewing ~ Haiku of Japan
雲をりをり人をやすめる月見かな 芭蕉
kumo oriori hito o yasumeru tsukimi kana
clouds sometimes
give rest to people
moon-viewing
—Basho
(trans. David LaSpina[1])
This is Bashō at his most playful. Moon-viewing was serious business back in the day. It was a social event and so everyone of a certain class were out, viewing (or pretending to view) and socializing. Any of the artistic people would have been tripping over themselves trying to come up with profound things to say about the occasion. Bashō is pointing fun at them a little—and at himself, for he was just as involved in the practice as anyone. Yes, the moon is beautiful and it can be a moving and spiritual experience to watch it, but sometimes we need a break, conveniently given to us by passing clouds.
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Thanks for the translation and the description. I think there is an important life lesson in there. We all need a break from time to time, even if it is forced.
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Es realmente agradable mirar la luna en una noche tranquila, si tienes una vida ajetreada sabrás apreciarlo. La sencillez del poema evoca una gran verdad, saludos. Interesante la explicación.
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Waoh, siempre cuando veo la luna la observo desde adentro y me da un descanso porque es como si te hipnotizara y ver esa luz que brilla a su alrededor no tiene precio.😏🌃 amo los pocos segundo que me encuentro con ella. Gracias por publicar!
Thank you 😃