wotomera ga

okutsuki tokoro

are sahe ni

mireba kanashi mo 30

inishihe omoheba!

1-12 introductory, 10 being continuative with 11 … 13-26 declare the lasting sadness attaching to grave and story. 27 to end, the feelings of the poet on hearing the story.

7 okutsuki, secluded-mound tomb, or grave-place.

For tamahokono, amakumono see List m. k.

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