The Serene Domain

In beauty and grace
Blossomed from times of struggle
The storm passes by

The sun rises up
Above the castle Ako
Over the Tenshu

Approaching with haste
The mighty castles great gate
Samurai guard well

Sun shimmers white
The big marble walls stand tall
Protection within

The gate opens up
Slowly with great noise and strife
It groans with great age

I ascend the ramp
The cobble cracks beneath me
The path of great stone

The wind blows by me
Rustles the grass and the flag
I take in the sight

Thus now I bow down
Before the mighty daimyo
A powerful one