History & Politics
The Mikado's Bow
Translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain (1900) · From Miscellaneous Poems
When the dawn is shining,
He takes it up and fondles it with pride;
When the day's declining,
He lays it by his pillow's side.
Hark to the twanging of the string!
This is the Bow of our great Lord and King!
Now to the morning chase they ride,
Now to the chase again at eventide:
Hark to the twanging of the string!
This is the Bow of our great Lord and King!
Codex Note
By Hashibito.
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MLA
Classical Japanese Poets. “The Mikado's Bow.” Translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/classical-japanese-poets/33/.
Chicago
Classical Japanese Poets. “The Mikado's Bow.” Translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/classical-japanese-poets/33/.
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