Fujiwara no Michinobu

was a Japanese waka poet of the mid-Heian period. One of his poems was included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. He produced a private waka collection, the Michinobu-shū.

Biography

Though I know full well That the night will come again, E'en when day has dawned; Yet, in truth, I hate the sight, Of the morning's coming light.

Born in 972, he was a son of Tamemitsu and adopted by the latter's brother Kaneie.

He served as commander of the guard, and although he died young he was considered a brilliant commander.

明けぬれば 暮るるものとは 知りながら なほうらめしき 朝ぼらけかな Akenureba kururu mono to wa shiri-nagara nao urameshiki asaborake kana As the sun rises I know that when it sets at night I can see you again. Yet even so, how hateful— Parting in this cold light of dawn.

A private collection of his poems, the , survives.