Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
The Sudden Coming 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 Cheng Hao (Sung Dynasty)
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By willowed streamlets stroll I.
But men know not my heart’s joy,
And say, “Old fool, the hours fly.”