Author Emperor Meiji Before the presence Of the unseen Diety May stand the mortal Whose true heart's sincerity Guardeth from all fear of shame. ā translated by Frank Alanson Lombard Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments