The final lines of Matsuo Bashō’s ‘Narrow Road to the Deep North,’ one of the most celebrated works of Japanese literature of all time. The passage ends with a famous haiku (as translated by International Poetry Forum alum Sam Hamill): “Clam ripped from its shell, / I move on to Futami Bay: / passing autumn.” As read by Kimiko Hahn at a sold-out International Poetry Forum event in Pittsburgh, PA, January 2025. Filming thanks to our friends at @cityofasylumpittsburgh. | International Poetry Forum

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Matsuo Bashō, the great Japanese poet and painter, is often called the master of haiku. His poetry was not just words, but a path toward wisdom and calm—a way to guide us into a Zen state of being. Through his verses, he brought to life the spirit of Wabi (simplicity and contentment) and Sabi (the beauty of imperfection). His poems are gentle reminders to appreciate the present moment and the simplest offerings of life. Do nothing, grass grows by itself. 🌿 I first came to know Bashō through Osh