Deeply dyed in love
My heart’s hue unchanging
Like my prayer remains
Long life for my lord.
A chilling breeze swept through the sacred precincts, and the waters of the Mimosuso River flowed quietly on. The light of the moon, rising now from Mount Kamiji, was so brilliant that I felt sure it shone far beyond our land. [4.22]

sad girl



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