Sankashū I: 99

When the blossom at the Seka’in was in full bloom, this was sent to me from Toshitaka’s[i] residence.

おのづからくる人あらばもろともにながめまほしき山ざくらかな

onozukara
kuru hito araba
morotomo ni
nagamemahoshiki
yamazakura kana
If, perhaps,
There were someone to come, then
Together
I would wish to gaze on
Mountain cherry blossoms!

99


[i] The identity of this individual is unknown.

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