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WakaA Poem by UesugiMy abounding love,bursts like a river's torrent.Will I feel her love,or will this aching passion,burn away like morning mist. |
Ono no Komachi translationsA Poem by Michael R. BurchAs I slept in isolationmy desired beloved appeared to me;therefore, dreams have become my realityand consolation.�"Ono no Komachi, translation .. |
The Oldest Haiku translationsA Poem by Michael R. BurchThe Oldest HaikuThese are my translations of some of the oldest Japanesewaka, which evolved into poetic forms such astanka, rengaandhaikuover time. My.. |
To a Daughter More Precious than GemsA Poem by Michael R. BurchTo a Daughter More Precious than Gemsby Otomo no Sakanoue no Iratsume (c. 700-750)loose translation byMichael R. BurchHeaven's cold dew has fallenand .. |
Translations of Japanese waka, tanka, renga and ha..A Poem by Michael R. BurchThese are my loose translations/interpretations of some of the oldest Japanese waka, which evolved into poetic forms such as tanka, renga and haiku.Wh.. |