Hyakunin Isshu No.57 of Yoga Promenade
The poet is Murasaki Shikibu. She is the author of “The Tale of Genji.” It is said that “Murasaki” was taken from a character in the story. “Shikibu” should be the position of her father or brother. It is known that she came from Fujiwara family, but her real name is not certain.
It is said that the poem was created when she met an old friend who left shortly after. In the poem, the friend is compared to the moon quickly hidden behind clouds. The metaphor brings us an image of the author looking up at the sky after the friend left.
Hyakunin Isshu No.57 of Yoga Promenade
The poet is Murasaki Shikibu. She is the author of “The Tale of Genji.” It is said that “Murasaki” was taken from a character in the story. “Shikibu” should be the position of her father or brother. It is known that she came from Fujiwara family, but her real name is not certain.
It is said that the poem was created when she met an old friend who left shortly after. In the poem, the friend is compared to the moon quickly hidden behind clouds. The metaphor brings us an image of the author looking up at the sky after the friend left.