If within the sacred fence,
A thousand cherry trees
Burst into bloom,
Those who planted them will flourish.
Believing this to be an oracle, many people planted trees in the Gion Shrine; and indeed the poem did seem to be a message from the gods. [3.17]

sad girl



<  #103 (Permalink)  >

From The Confessions of Lady Nijō, translated by Karen Brazell - About this site