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In this world

We walk on the roof of hell

Gazing at flowers

(世の中は / 地獄の上の / 花見かな)

This haiku by Kobayashi Issa utilizes the use of imagery to convey the emotion that the haiku intends to give out. The picture of “the roof of hell” and “gazing at flowers” contrasts very strongly, for “hell” gives out a very dark, sharp feeling, while “flowers” give out a soft and peaceful feeling. The structure of this piece is 5-7-5, which is the normal structure of a haiku. The phrase “we walk on the roof of hell” is a metaphor, possibly for symbolizing the hardships and obstacles that we encounter in life. It can also symbolize life itself, and how harsh and scary it is for us as people who roam this world, or this rooftop.

Pines and bamboos, and have come to own the wind and moon.

Winter was Over the other day, and spring is here.

Peach, plum, and apricot blossoms bloom in the sunset,

And the grass looks greener in the threadlike rain streaks.

This is from the Song of Indulgence in Spring by Chong Kug-in tells about the beauty of nature during springtime, and they style their words in a way that conveys to us how the speaker finds happiness in that moment. They do not give mind to how others view their circumstance of having to live outside, and indulges themselves in the beauty of it rather than scorn their own way of living. From what I’ve read, the author uses really vivid imagery in their writing, describing the surroundings of the speaker so clearly that it gives us a very strong image in our mind.

I like to move it

Move it, I like to move it

Move it. We like to..

I wake up early.

I don’t want to be awake.

But look, here I am.

School is over now

Yay! Finally, I’ll go home

Time to sleep again