高殿に春の寒さをたれこめて朝寝し居れば花を売る声

takadono ni haru no samusa o tarekomete
asane shi oreba hana o uru koe

In a stately mansion
the spring chill lies
lingering
as I sleep late in the morning
the flower seller’s call comes

Composed in 1900, at age 33

4月短歌担当者　********************************************
Tanka translation: The Shiki Museum English Volunteers
Advisor: Patricia Lyons
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