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

, 百人一首) by Fujiwara no Teika.

Translated by Peter MacMillan.

99. Retired Emperor Gotoba

Though it is futile to ponder
the ways of the world,
I am lost in desolate musing –
I have loved some and hated others,
even hated the ones I love.

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Shamus 2021.09.08 20:21

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Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this, you might also enjoy my new reading of Waiting by John Burroughs. ⏳ https://youtu.be/JqkaVbbNzdM
Lulu 2021.09.08 21:26

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What does desolate musing mean?
Imene Bls 2021.09.08 21:41

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You have a nice British accent ☺️
Bud 2021.09.09 00:06

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@Lulu @Lulu . Desolate means empty, no people, lonely or uncomfortable feeling, musing means deep thought, so put them together I think it means “ Lost in deep thought of which is not flourishing, not happy, sad, empty ” , well it’s my personal understanding:)
Lulu 2021.09.09 00:18

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@Bud Thank you so much. It's clear now

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