The cry of the cicada
Gives us no sign
That presently it will die.
—Translation by William George Aston
This poem is in the public domain.
A cloud of flowers!
Is the bell Uyeno
Or Asakusa?
—Translation by William George Aston
This poem is in the public domain.
‘Twas the new moon!
Since then I waited—
And lo! to-night!
[I have my reward!]
—Translation by William George Aston