Matsuo Basho

The Clouds Come and Go

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The Clouds Come and Go - form Summary

Haiku's Spare Observational Frame

This short three-line haiku uses economy and immediacy to render a fleeting scene: clouds briefly covering the moon give viewers a moment's relief. Its compact form isolates a single natural image and the human response, leaving space for the reader to sense both community and transience. The haiku's restraint—few words and no explicit explanation—turns an ordinary weather change into an observation of seasonal rhythm and shared, quiet consolation.

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The clouds come and go, providing a rest for all the moon viewers

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