照ル月ノ位置カハリケム鳥籠ノ屋根ニ映リシ影ナクナリヌ

teru tsuki no ichi kawariken torikago no
yane ni utsurishi kage nakunarinu

The shining moon
having changed position
reflected light
on the birdcage roof
moving then gone

Composed in 1900, at age 33

6月短歌担当者　*******************************************
Tanka translation: The Shiki Museum English Volunteers
Advisor: Patricia Lyons
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