Waka poems were a popular art form in the Heian period, enough that the famous poet Fujiwara no Sadaie and Emperor Go-Toba sought to put together a selected collection of chosen verses.
just as my beauty has faded during 
my forlorn years in this world
así como mi belleza se ha marchitado
durante mis vanos años en la tierra.
assim como minha beleza sumira
durante os anos infelizes deste mundo