One Autumn, in remembrance of his mother he had gone into seclusion at the Hōrin [Temple] and, when the storm winds were blowing strongly…
うきよにはいまはあらしの山かぜにこれやなれゆくはじめなるらん
| uki yo ni wa ima wa arashi no yama kaze ni kore ya nareyuku hajime naruran |
In this cruel world Now, the storm winds Off the mountain: Will I grow accustomed to them- Is this the first step, I wonder? |
Master of the Dowager Empress’ Household Office Toshinari
藤原俊成