SKKS VIII: 828

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

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