Matsuo Basho's Haiku [RECOMMENDED]

: The first line paints a picture of complete, eternal stillness ( the old pond ). The second line introduces a sudden, fleeting action (a frog jumping).

古池や (Furu ike ya)蛙飛び込む (Kawazu tobikomu)水の音 (Mizu no oto) Matsuo Basho's Haiku

An old pondA frog jumps inThe sound of water 💡 Why It Is a Good Piece : The first line paints a picture of