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