The Abbot of the Kanon-in Temple,
The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu. - 0 views
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Immediately the prayers at the five altars 1 begin.
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The Lord Prime Minister is walking there; he orders his men to cleanse the brook. He breaks off a stalk of omenaishi [flower maiden] which is in full bloom by the south end of the bridge. He peeps in over my screen! His noble appearance embarrasses us, and I am ashamed of my morning [not yet painted and powdered] face. He says, "Your poem on this! If you delay so much the fun is gone!"
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