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.:
“(1/2/3) If the yamaNpukî roses were blooming at the home of my friend, (4/5) [I] would come [there] more and more constantly every year. (W)”