Matsuo Basho

Cold as It Was

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Cold as It Was - meaning Summary

Warmth Amid Winter Cold

This short poem presents a simple scene in which physical cold is offset by emotional warmth: two people sleeping in the same room feel secure despite the cold. It focuses on companionship and intimacy as practical, immediate comfort rather than romanticized passion. The poem suggests that shared presence creates safety and quiet contentment, transforming discomfort into reassurance through human closeness.

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Cold as it was We felt secure sleeping together In the same room.

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