Sudden Rain at Shōno

"Sudden Rain at Shōno" is a haiku by Matsuo Bashō that captures a fleeting moment of nature’s unpredictability. The poem describes a sudden rainstorm at Shōno, emphasizing how quickly weather can change without warning. It highlights the transient beauty and impermanence of nature, encouraging appreciation of brief, unexpected experiences. The work reflects Bashō’s mastery in capturing delicate, everyday scenes with depth and subtlety, inviting reflection on life's ephemeral moments and our relationship with the natural world.