One of the poems in the Manyoshu was intended for the lawful wife, Kagami no Okimi, and the other poem expressed his joy of winning the affections of Yasumiko, who was a maid-in-waiting at the court.
『万葉集』の1首は正室・鏡女王に送った物で、もう1首が鎌足が采女安見児（やすみこ）を得たことを喜ぶ歌である。