Matsuo Bashō
Bad Haiku
Haiku #5400
shed light like old skins
cast it away, shining shells
make way for white heat

in this crucible
silver and gold dross burn down
leave only white heat

let this equal that
let the transfiguration
take all but pure flame
Haiku #5400
Posted: December 27, 2000 5:06 pm ET
Poet & location: sheena