A poem from One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each (Hyakunin isshu

, 百人一首) by Fujiwara no Teika.

Translated by Peter MacMillan.

42. Kiyohara no Motosuke

Wringing tears from our sleeves,
did we not pledge never to part,
not even if the waves engulfed
the Mount of Forever-Green Pines –
what caused such a change of heart?

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Shamus 2021.08.07 14:07

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Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this, you might also enjoy my new reading of Farewell by Thomas Moore. https://youtu.be/15qzyoiO8CM
Rose 2021.08.07 15:03

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I just love listening to your voice its magical!
Shamus 2021.08.07 18:31

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@Rose Oh, that's such big praise. 😅, Thank you. Good luck with your learning. ✨
cl 2021.08.08 06:14

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Another poem you read earlier could be the reply for this poem. “Life is all beginnings and ends. Nothing stays the same. Parting, losing the thing we love the most, that’s the whole business of life… Just let it be and let it go. it isn't the season of sadness yet. 🌙
金豆芽ArrynieMaplebeansprout 2021.08.08 08:51

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@Shamus the words in youtube should be bigger,, thanks. Your voice so nice💪💪💪
Shamus 2021.08.08 20:34

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@金豆芽ArrynieMaplebeansprout Thank you. I'll keep that in mind. ☺
Shamus 2021.08.08 20:35

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@cl Thank you for this Mielena. I really like your comment. 😊

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