The name of the place Kisen lived (Mount Uji) is similar in pronunciation to the word for gloom

Middle 8th century. Kasuga is a place known for its virgin forests. A Thought of Home When I

8th or early 9th century.  “Magpie (or Raven) Bridge” referred to a passage-way in the Imperial Palace grounds,

8th century. The writer served at a Shinto shrine. The Stag’s Cry In Autumn In the mountain

8th century Beauty Made Perfect When to Tago’s coast  I the way have gone, and see Perfect

Probably early 8th century. Kakinomoto is considered one of Japan’s first poets. A Song Of Longing Ah!