What is "sonome"

Shiba Sonome (1664–1726, 斯波 園女) was a Japanese zen poet. She was an acquaintance and friend of Matsuo Bashō, and their correspondence is a treasure of zen and haiku history.

Sonome was known for her poetry, which possessed a frank and immediate sense of purpose.

Category:Japanese poets Category:1664 births Category:1726 deaths Category:Japanese Zen Buddhists Category:Japanese writers of the Edo period