Hōun-shū 5054

New Year Archery

まひもけふかた分く弓の勝負にいでやとりどり心引くらん

mahi mo kyō
katawaku yumi no
kachimake ni
ide ya toridori
kokoro hikuran
The fair sun, too, today,
Upon the teams of bows,
Winners and losers,
Shine, that all
Will have their hearts inspired!

Mushanokōji Sanekage 武者小路実陰 (1661-1738)

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