Izumi Shikibu quotes

Even when a river of tears courses through this body, the flame of love cannot be quenched. (Izumi Shikibu)
Watching the moon at midnight, solitary, mid-sky, I knew myself completely, no part left out. View quote
Izumi Shikibu
In this world love has no color yet how deeply my body is stained by yours. View quote
Izumi Shikibu
Even if I now saw you only once, I would long for you through worlds, worlds, worlds. View quote
Izumi Shikibu
Out of the dark, Into a dark path I now must enter: Shine on me from afar, Moon of the mountain fringe! View quote
Izumi Shikibu

Izumi Shikibu

Occupation: Poet
Quotes count: 5

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