trusting in the Buddha

Issa Original
とにかくもあなた任せのとしの暮
tonikaku mo anata makase no tosi no kure

David’s English
come what may
trusting in the Buddha…
the year ends

Comment
The death of his wife and 4 children, divorce, inherit struggle,
painful life in Edo, early die of his mother, separation of dearest
grand mother and farther, 　etc…
Many tragedies have attacked him, but potentially he was keeping
a light heart.
Why he could do it?
He trusted in the Buddha.