In the Autumn [of the year] the mother of Provisional Councillor Michi’ie died, he sent this to the Regent and Grand Minister.
かぎりなき思のほどの夢のうちはおどろかさじとなげきこしかな
| kagirinaki omoi no hodo no yume no uchi wa odorokasaji to nageki koshi kana |
Beyond all measure must Your feelings be at this time, Within a dream from which You cannot awake-I would not disturb you With my own small grief. |
Master of the Dowager Empress’ Household Office Toshinari
藤原俊成