Basho: By the roadside, ~ a rose—but for the horse, ~ Merely grub
by Frank Watson
 
My Translation

By the roadside,
A rose—but for the horse,
Merely grub!

Original Japanese

道の辺の木槿は馬に喰われけり

Japanese Pronunciation

Google Translator

Michi no be no
Mukuge wa uma ni
Kuware keri

Literal

Road’s nearby’s
Rose of Sharon is horse by
Is eaten [with a vulgar connotation]
All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2011