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) Is it because the spring when [grass and trees] bend [gently in the wind] is close, (4) the moon-lit night tonight, (3) [dark] as pitch-black jade, (5) is misty? (W)”