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.:
“(4) [I] wish that (3) the autumn wind (2) that blows over the susuki ears (1) in Takamatô (4) would untie the cords, (5) even if [my meeting with my beloved] is not directly. (W)”