Basho "The year has come to an end"
by Frank Watson
The year has come to an end—
And I’m wearing my hat
And straw sandals

年暮れぬ笠着て草鞋はきながら

Toshi kure-nu
Kasa kite waraji
Haki-nagara

Literal
Year [darkens/comes to end] has
Hat wear and [straw sandals]
Where [at same time]
All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2011