Tuesday, December 1, 2009

a song to old friends

beyond the distant pavilion beside the ancient road
jade green and fragrant high grass joins the sky
evening breeze sways dripping willows dying flute notes linger
on the hill behind the hill the sun sets
to the ends of the earth and corners of the seas
half our friends are scattered
with a jug of thick wine let's enjoy what remains
and keep at bay tonight's cold dreams

-li shutong

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