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Hyakunin Isshu: poem 1 (Emperor Tenji・aki no ta no)

The autumn paddy shacks have rough thatching and my sleeves are wet with dew*.

Hyakunin Isshu: poem 2 (Empress Regnant Jitō・haru sugite)

So spring ends and summer comes, now white robes hang to dry on Mount Amanokagu.