Classic and Contemporary Poetry

SITTING OUTDOORS, by LU YU (1125-1210)                    Poet's Biography
First Line: Cap tipped back, propped by a window, still can't settle down
Last Line: Plain people sweating like this for one square meal, %and I sit eating government dole - wince whene
Alternate Author Name(s): Wu-kuan; Lu You
Subject(s): Pensions