Issa hailed from old Japan
a poet and a simple man.
On family he could not depend
so flea or fly became a friend.
© 2015 Diane Mayr. All rights reserved.
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Issa and I thank you!
ReplyDeleteExcited to see a clerihew about Issa! Nicely done, Diane :-)
ReplyDeleteNo, no, no... thank YOU, Diane. This "issa" wonderful tribute to an extraordinary poet. Forgive the pun... "haiku-dn't" help myself! :p
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DeleteLove this.
ReplyDeleteOne of my students is reading Cool Melons Turn to Frogs for his poetry project. He is enjoying learning about Issa. He told me his life was sad. I highly recommend the book, beautifully illustrated and full of wonderful haiku.
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DeleteCharming. I echo Margaret Simon's comment. Cool Melons Turn to Frogs is a terrific book. Thanks, Diane, for sharing the poem.
ReplyDeleteFun clerihew about Issa. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis one made me smile!
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