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) If [they] would place stepping stones (3) [into] the Heavenly River (2) where the fog rises (1) when the autumn comes, (5) [I] wonder whether [I] will [be able to] see you continuously? (W)”