Hyakunin Shūka: poem 53 (Empress Consort of Retired Emperor Ichijō・yo mo sugara) Nights of love unforgotten in mourning tears of a curious hue. Read more
Hyakunin Isshu: poem 63 (Fujiwara no Michimasa・ima wa tada) After I determined to abandon my love, my only regret is that I have no way to tell you in person. Read more
Goshūishū: poems 748 to 751 (Fujiwara no Michimasa for Imperial Princess Tōshi) Composed when the emperor heard that he was secretly visiting a lady who had come back from serving as the High Priestess of Ise, and posted guards, so he became unable to visit even in secret Read more
Hyakunin Isshu: poem 50 (Fujiwara no Yoshitaka・kimi ga tame oshikarazarishi...) For you I would have given up my life. Now together, I guard it dear. Read more
Hyakunin Isshu: poem 51 (Fujiwara no Sanekata・kaku to dani) When I must hide these burning feelings, I feel as though my body is on fire with Ibuki mugwort. Read more
Hyakunin Isshu: poem 62 (Sei Shōnagon・yo wo komete) Said night was young when the false rooster crowed, but the gates of Osaka remained shut. Read more
Hyakunin Isshu: poem 42 (Kiyohara no Motosuke・chigiriki na) Impassioned vows exchanged over many a tear shed to last until the day waves crash over Mount Suenomatsu. Read more