夏河を越すうれしさよ手に草履 — Yosa Buson | Printable Wall Art

“夏河を越すうれしさよ手に草履”
“Crossing the summer river — such joy, sandals in hand”

Words by Yosa Buson (1716-1784) — Edo-period haiku poet and painter.

About this quote

This evocative haiku captures the sensory delight of a simple summer moment. By taking off his sandals to wade through a cool river, the poet experiences immediate, unpretentious joy. It celebrates mindfulness and the sensory pleasures of nature, reminding us that true happiness often lies in brief, uncomplicated experiences rather than grand achievements.

Written by Yosa Buson, a major poet and painter of Japan's Edo period. Composed in the eighteenth century, this haiku reflects Buson's painterly eye for vivid detail and his skill at capturing quiet, joyful moments from daily life.

People often hang this print in a hallway or entryway to bring a refreshing sense of simple joy into daily transitions.

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