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Sunk in Melancholy

Poem by Saigyo Hoshi

Sunk in melancholy, and
Gazing
Upon the moon: its hue:
Why is it so deeply
Stained with sadness, I wonder.

- Saigyo Hoshi

(Contributed by ivan on Thursday, February 17th, 2011)

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