Nature
This waterfall’s melodious voice
Translated by William N. Porter (1909) · From A Hundred Verses from Old Japan (Hyakunin Isshu), poem 55
Nature
This waterfall’s melodious voice
Was famed both far and near;
Although it long has ceased to flow,
Yet still with memory’s ear
Its gentle splash I hear.
Cite this poem
MLA
Kintō, Fujiwara no. “This waterfall’s melodious voice.” Translated by William N. Porter. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/fujiwara-no-kinto/0/.
Chicago
Kintō, Fujiwara no. “This waterfall’s melodious voice.” Translated by William N. Porter. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/fujiwara-no-kinto/0/.