Versos English Izumi Shikibu Poem 56 (1Arazaramu…)

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Poem 56 (1Arazaramu…)

by (976–1033)

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1Arazaramu Kono yo no hoka no 1Omoide ni Ima hito tabi no Au koto mo gana. y life is drawing to a close, 1I cannot longer stay, A pleasant memory of thee 1I fain would take away; 1So visit me, I pray.