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A poem from One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each (Hyakunin isshu

, 百人一首) by Fujiwara no Teika.

Translated by Peter MacMillan.

99. Retired Emperor Gotoba

Though it is futile to ponder
the ways of the world,
I am lost in desolate musing –
I have loved some and hated others,
even hated the ones I love.

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  • Lulu

    @Bud Thank you so much. It's clear now

  • Bud

    @Lulu @Lulu . Desolate means empty, no people, lonely or uncomfortable feeling, musing means deep thought, so put them together I think it means “ Lost in deep thought of which is not flourishing, not happy, sad, empty ” , well it’s my personal understanding:)

  • Imene Bls

    You have a nice British accent ☺️

  • Lulu

    What does desolate musing mean?

  • Shamus

    Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this, you might also enjoy my new reading of Waiting by John Burroughs. ⏳ https://youtu.be/JqkaVbbNzdM

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