Ryan Allred

“When composing a verse let there not be a hair's breath separating your mind from what you write; composition of a poem must be done in an instant, like a woodcutter felling a huge tree or a swordsman leaping at a dangerous enemy.”
― Bashō

“Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it.”
― Basho

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought.”
― Matsuo Bashō