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) As [I] clearly [realized] that the spring when [grass and trees] bend [gently in the wind has come], (3/5) [I] wish that the bush warbler will sing for a long time (4) between the planted trees. (W)”