1 # The first poem from the Man'yoshu. I like Hitomaro's poems better
2 # but I couldn't find a copy of any of them in Japanese. This version
3 # of this poem is from
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5 # Speaking of Hitomaro, here is the english translation of one of my
6 # favorites. I just know that everyone reading these test cases wants
9 # In the autumn mountains
10 # The yellow leaves are so thick.
11 # Alas, how shall I seek my love
12 # Who has wandered away?
14 # I see the messenger come
15 # As the yellow leaves are falling.
17 # How on such a day we used to meet--
19 # -- Kakinomoto Hitomaro