Izumi Shikibu Poems

Although I try
to hold the single thought
of Buddha's teaching in my heart,
I cannot help but hear
...

Watching the moon
at dawn
solitary, mid-sky,
I knew myself completely,
...

Although the wind
blows terribly here,
the moonlight also leaks
between the roof planks
...

If the one I've waited for
came now, what should I do?
This morning's garden filled with snow
is far too lovely
...

I cannot say
which is which:
the glowing
plum blossom is
...