世閒の常なきことは知るらむを心盡くすな大夫にして
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This world of ours Does not last forever, That you know; So, do not use up all your heart And make yourself a strong man. |
The above poems were composed by Yakamochi, Lord Ōtomo, in condolence with his son-in-law, [Kusumaro] the second son of Minister of the Right, of the Fujiwara Southern House, on the death of his mother. Fifth Month 27th day.