Metamorphoses: Book The Eleventh
July 5, 2023What shall I do with this body they gave me
July 5, 2023Eat Eels
To Iwamaro
I say this:
If you’ve slimmed down in summer
There’s one thing that works:
Catch and eat eels!
Otomo no Yakamochi
Otomo no Yakamochi (718–785) was a Japanese poet and politician known for his collection of poetry, the Manyoshu. His works often focused on themes of love, nature, and the beauty of life.