Basho: On a horse, sleeping
by Frank Watson
My Translation

On a horse, sleeping,
Dreaming, half-awake, a distant moon—
Vapor from a cup of tea.

Original Japanese

馬に寝て残夢月遠し茶の煙

Japanese Pronunciation

Google Translator

Uma ni nete
Zammu tsuki tooshi
Cha no kemuri

Literal & Notes

Horse on sleeping
Remnant dream moon distant
Tea’s  smoke

This haiku was inspired by Du Mu's "Early Morning Travel"
All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2011