恋しくば見てもしのばむもみぢ葉を
吹きな散らしそ山おろしの風
吹きな散らしそ山おろしの風
- Roma-ji
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Koishiku wa mite mo shinobamu momijiba o
fuki na chirashi so yamaoroshi no kaze - English Translation
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when longing comes to me,
I shall gaze and think on them—
maple leaves of red;
do not scatter them away,
O wind that blows down the hills
- Meaning
- When I feel longing, I shall look upon the maple leaves and remember—so do not scatter them, O mountain wind.
- Commentary
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Book Five Autumn Poems (Part Two)
From a feeling of regret at the falling leaves, the poet addresses the wind, having been gazing at the leaves remaining on the branches or those spread upon the ground.
It may also be read as a wish not to have the leaves scattered, since they serve as a means to recall the person for whom the poet longs.
- Author
- Unknown Poet
- Source
- Kokin Wakashu
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