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“Friends part foreverwild geese lost in cloud” quote by Matsuo Basho
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“Friends part foreverwild geese lost in cloud”

Matsuo Basho

About This Quote

Source Poem: Haiku collection, 17th century Japan

Loneliness and transience are likened to geese lost in clouds, suggesting impermanence and yearning for connection.

In simple terms: Loneliness feels like lost geese in clouds.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting bonds and community.

Themes

loneliness transience connection

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • migration
  • family reunions
  • personal loss
  • finding purpose

Key Concepts

Buddhist impermanence nature metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find belonging when feeling adrift?
  • What anchors you in fleeting times?
A Different Perspective

Even in solitude, moments of connection can arise.

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