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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 111 by HAN SHAN

First Line: I CARRIED BOOKS AND A HOE IN MY YOUTH
Last Line: TO SAVE A POOR FISH IN A RUT
Subject(s): ABANDONMENT; CHINESE LITERATURE; DISAPPOINTMENT; YOUTH; DESERTION;

I carried books and a hoe in my youth
when I lived with my older brothers
somehow I met their reproach
I was even disdained by my wife
so I left the world of red dust behind
all I do now is wander and read
who'll spare a dipper of water
to save a poor fish in a rut



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