Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Izumi Shikibu

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Japanese poet Izumi Shikibu.

Last updated on April 15, 2025.

Izumi Shikibu was a mid-Heian period Japanese poet. She is a member of the Thirty-six Medieval Poetry Immortals . She was the contemporary of Murasaki Shikibu, and Akazome Emon at the court of empress Joto Mon'in.

Japanese - Poet | 976 - 1030

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The one close to me now; even my own body--these too will soon become clouds, floating in different directions.

Izumi Shikibu

Although I try / to hold the single thought / of Buddha's teaching in my heart, / I cannot help but hear / the many crickets' voices calling as well.

Izumi Shikibu

Watching the moon at midnight, solitary, mid-sky, I knew myself completely, no part left out.

Izumi Shikibu

Even when a river of tears courses through this body, the flame of love cannot be quenched.

Izumi Shikibu

In love longing I listen to the monk's bell. I will never forget you even for an interval short as those between the bell notes.

Izumi Shikibu

In this world love has no color yet how deeply my body is stained by yours.

Izumi Shikibu

Rather than recallin these flowersthe fragrance of the past,I would like to hear this nightingale's voice,to know if his song is as sweet.

Izumi Shikibu

Come quickly -- as soon as these blossoms open, they fall. This world exists as a sheen of dew on flowers.

Izumi Shikibu

Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Izumi Shikibu

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