Although I never knew the ways of letters, Buddhist Novice (Renshō) has carefully insisted that I write the poem cartouches for sliding doors of Saga Chūin. Even though they are awfully unsightly, written half-heartedly, I am sending them away. From the ancient times, a poem from every poet, from Emperor Tenji ( 1 ) to Ietaka ( 2 ) and Masatsune ( 3 ) .
(Mostly Classical) Japanese Literature: poetry and prose; excerpts, translations, and other drafts of a scholar