Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
An Old Man’s Song of SpringLouise S. Hammond, trans.
From “Poems from the Chinese”
In the original syllabic and rhyme scheme, to accompany the Chinese chanting tunes.
In the original syllabic and rhyme scheme, to accompany the Chinese chanting tunes.
By Seng Dji-Nan (Sung Dynasty)
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Enjoy the day at sunset;
For willow winds are not cold,
Apricot rains are not wet.