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.:
“(2) Because [it] is [my sovereign’s] command (1) that [I] cannot refuse, (3/4) [I] separated [myself] from the arms of [my] dear beloved that [I used as] a pillow, (5) and [I] am unusually sad. (E)”