I remembered the poet who had written “I never cease to give my heart to the gods,” and I composed this poem:

Depend on the gods, I hang
My hopes on them—a sash
Of mulberry bark—in vain;
I loathe my useless self. [3.17]

sad girl



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From The Confessions of Lady Nijō, translated by Karen Brazell - About this site