#59 Lady Akazome Emon, “I waited but should’ve slept” Translation By Lady Akazome Emon (956-1041) I waited But should’ve slept— Alas, the night grew late, And I saw The setting moon Original Japanese Pronunciation 赤染衛門 Akazome Emon やすらはで Yasurawade 寝なまし物を Nenamashi mono wo 小夜更けて Sayo fukete かたぶくまでの Katabuku made no 月を見しかな Tsuki wo mishi kana