Tag: poetry

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June 20, 2015

No. 20 Resolve in Despair

Late 9th or early 10th century. Prince Motoyoshi was son of Yōzei (poem no. 13). The Prince has
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June 06, 2015

No. 19 A Lover's Reproach

9th century. The writer, the Lady of Ise, was the daughter of the governor of Ise, on Honshu,
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May 16, 2015

No.18 Secret Love

A classic poet, the author died aged only 27 years old, yet still is designated as one of
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May 09, 2015

No. 17 Autumn At Tatta River

9th century. Narihira is known as one of the six best waka poets, and one of the thirty
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March 14, 2015

No.16 Promise at Parting

9th century. Yukihira Ason was the brother of Narihira Ason (poem 17).  Promise At Parting Though we parted
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January 17, 2015

No.15 Filial Love

9th Century. Emperor Kōkō reigned only 3 years but had 41 imperial sons and daughters. Filial Love It
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