SKKS XVII: 1637

On a pine tree by a house in the mountains.

いまはとてつま木こるべきやどの松ちよをば君と猶いのる哉

ima wa tote
tsumaki korubeki
yado no matsu
chi yo o ba kimi to
nao inoru kana
Now is the time, for me
To gather kindling
By my home, a pine tree stands–
“A thousand years for my Lord,”
Once again, I pray.

Master of the Dowager Empress’ Household Office Toshinari
藤原俊成

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