Kameyama’s poem was written down by Iemoto, the minister of the center. His preface was identical to the emperor’s, except that it omitted the name Teishi.

You have seen the advent
Of ninety springs already;
Now the warbler sings
Of one hundred years. [3.18]

sad girl



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