“This world of dew is a world of dew — and yet, and yet...”

— Kobayashi Issa · Life quote

This world of dew is a world of dew — and yet, and yet... — Kobayashi Issa quote card
Poet · 1763 – 1828

Japanese haiku master beloved for tender, humorous verses about small creatures and everyday life.

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