One leaf falls;
then another —
on the wind.
by Hattori Ransetsu
A follower of Matsuo Bashô, Hattori Ransetsu was a samurai who became a monk after his master's death. Just like the great Bashô, Ransetsu also was a frequent traveller and recorded this in his journals with haiku.
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This haiku poem is part of the Naviar haiku music challenge, where artists are invited to make music in response to a weekly assigned haiku poem. Participation is free and there are no limitations in the songs’ length or genre.
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Submission deadline: 4th February 2026