九つの人九つのあらそひにベースボールの今日も暮れけり

kokonotsu no hito kokonotsu no arasoi ni
bēsubōru no kyō mo kurekeri

Nine players
battle for nine innings
today as well
comes to an end
in a baseball game

Composed in 1898, at age 31

10月短歌担当者　*******************************************
Tanka translation: The Shiki Museum English Volunteers
Advisor: Patricia Lyons
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