English translation by Vovin from Vovin, Alexander. 2009-2013. A New English Translation Containing the Original Text, Kana Transliteration, Romanization, Glossing and Commentary. Folkestone, UK: Global Oriental Press.:
“(5) My [longing for you] is greater now (4) than [at the time] when [I] saw you in the distance (3) [like] a bulrush (2) from Inara marsh (1) [in] Kamîtukënô. (W)”