Natsume Sōseki (1867-1916) was not only a distinguished novelist but also a gifted poet. His poetry reflects a profound understanding of the human condition, capturing the essence of fleeting moments and the depths of emotion.
With delicate and introspective verses, Sōseki’s poems transport readers into a world of contemplation and evoke a deep sense of connection to nature and the human experience.
‘Plum flower temple’ by Natsume Sōseki is a beautiful, contemplative haiku that explores the natural world around a temple and quiet voices rising in the distance.
Plum flower temple:
Voices rise
From the foothills.
‘The lamp once out’ by Natsume Sōseki is a beautiful and thoughtful poem about the way that, once a lamp is out, one can actually see more. The stars appear in the window frame, something you can’t see with the lamp on.
The lamp once out
Cool stars enter
The window frame.
‘The crow has flown away’ by Natsume Sōseki is a beautifully contemplative haiku about a crow, tree, and the whole natural world
The crow has flown away;
swaying in the evening sun,
a leafless tree.
‘Over the wintry’ by Natsume Sōseki is a short, evocative poem that captures the desolate beauty of a winter landscape. It’s written in the form of a haiku.
Over the wintry
forest, winds howl in rage
with no leaves to blow.
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