定めなき世は塞翁が馬なれや我病ひありて歌学び得つ

sadame naki yo wa saiō ga uma nare ya
ware yamai arite uta manabietsu

In this transient world
“After a sorrowful night may come
a joyful morning”
suffering an illness
I could learn about poetry

Composed in 1898, at age 31

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