Fukinishi hi yori,

Amanogawa

Kawasé ni dédachi;—

Matsu to tsugé koso!

[On the very day that the autumn-wind began to blow, I set out for the shallows of the River of Heaven;—I pray you, tell my lord that I am waiting here still!]

Tanabata no

Funanori surashi,—

Maso-kagami,

Kiyoki tsuki-yo ni

Kumo tachi-wataru.