Eikyū hyakushu 575

Sakaki 榊

ちはやぶる神のしめさす榊葉のさかゆく御代にあふぞうれしき

chihayaburu
kami no shimesasu
sakakiba no
sakayuku miyo ni
au zo ureshiki

The mighty
Gods’ own
Leaves of the sacred tree
An ever-flourishing reign
Reveal – how pleasant!

Daishin

Waka Poetry