Mizukagami (English Translation)

Ride on the wind a while
It's impossible to reach that far
When the scenery starts to colour [autumn arrives]
Tried to stand up, but tripped over and fell

Looking at the rolling waves
Waving water mirror shadow [reflection shimmering in the water]

Your eyes gazing at the seashore
are absent, the wind cries here
there is mist in the morning, layers of the sea sounds

The ship sounds are forgotten and no anchor ever lifts
If you say you saw a blue star in the red morning
It is never clear whether it is the truth or not
Ask the wave that will not return