Basho - "The sound of the tower hit by waves"
by Frank Watson
My Translation

The sound of the tower hit by waves
Freezes through my bowels—
This night of tears

Original Japanese

櫓の声波を打つて腸氷る夜や涙

Pronunciation

Google Translator

Ro no koe nami wo utte
Harawata koru
Yo ya namida

Literal

Tower’s voice waves hit [“Tower” could be read as “oar” also]
Intestines freeze
Night tears
All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2011