The autumn sadness (a Japanese tanka)
by Frank Watson
My Translation


By Sarumaru no Dayu


In the mountain’s heart,

Trampling through the crimson leaves,

A deer lets out a cry.

Hearing the voice

—
The sadness of autumn.


Original Japanese


猿丸大夫


奥山に

紅葉ふみわけ

鳴く鹿の

声きく時ぞ

秋は悲しき


Pronunciation


Google Translator


Sarumaru Dayu


Okuyama ni

Momiji fumiwake

Naku shika no

Koe kiku toki zo

Aki wa kanashiki


Literal


Sarumaru Dayu


Interior mountain in

Crimson leaves pushing through

Belling deer’s

Voice heard time!

Autumn is sad.

All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2011