EFTA01783478.pdf

From: Nowak, Martin A. Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 11:51 AM To: Joichi It Cc: Jeffrey E. "This world, I think, Is indeed my world. Like the full moon I shine, Uncovered by any cloud" This poem is known as Mochizuki no Uta (MN OR) (Full Moon Poem). In 1018, his daughter Ishi became Empress (Chilli) of Emperor Go-Ichijo, Kenshi became Empress Dowager (Keitaige), and Shoshi was Grand Empress Dowager (Tai- KOtaigo). Three of his daughters became Empresses. Furthermore, both Emperor Go-lchijO and Crown Prince Atsunaga were his grandsons. This poem was composed at the party to celebrate his daughter's accession. He expressed his delight to win power in this poem. EFTA_R1_00104139 EFTA01783478