Bashō, Hokku asa cha nomu 29th November 2015 Thomas Leave a comment On chrysanthemums: at the Shôzui Temple in Katata. 朝茶のむ僧静也菊の花 asa cha nomu sō shizuka nari kiku no hana Supping morning tea, The monks are silent Chrysanthemum blooms. (1690-91)