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.
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