Amanogawa se goto ni nusa o tatematsuru kokoro wa kimi o sakiku kimase to

天の川瀬ごとに幣をたてまつる
心は君を幸く来ませと

Roma-ji: Amanogawa se goto ni nusa o tatematsuru kokoro wa kimi o sakiku kimase to
English Translation: The Heavenly River,
at each shoal I offer up
sacred wands to gods,
and my heart prays you'll come here
safely, safely, my dear lord.
Meaning: At every shoal of the Heavenly River I make offerings to the gods—my heart's prayer is that you may come safely.
Commentary: Book Ten Autumn Miscellaneous Poems 2069

Headnote continued from the preceding poem: "Tanabata"
This poem, in the Weaver's voice, makes offerings at every shoal of the Heavenly River, praying that the Herdsman may cross safely. Overlaying the custom of praying to the gods for a safe crossing onto the heavenly stars, it shows an earnest wish for the beloved's safety. It shares the concern for the Herdsman in 2046, as prayers for the safety of the crossing appear within the series.

The first line, "the Heavenly River," names the river dividing the stars.
In the second line, "se goto ni nusa o," "nusa" are offerings to the gods made of hemp or paper.
The third line, "tatematsuru," means to offer up.
The fourth line, "the heart that offers them," introduces the prayer.
In the last line, "sakiku kimase to," "sakiku" means safely and "mase" is an honorific imperative, closing with the prayer that he come safely.
Source: Manyoshu
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