Venice masks

Wednesday 16 December 2015

Was I lost in thoughts of love - Ono no Komachi

Was I lost in thoughts of love
When I closed my eyes? He
Appeared, and
Had I known it for a dream
I would not have awakened.

Ono no Komachi (c. 825 – c. 900) Japan
Translated by Thomas McAuley

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