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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 263 by HAN SHAN

First Line: RISING BEYOND THE SKY
Last Line: TIENTAI STANDS UNRIVALED
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; MOUNTAINS; HILLS; DOWNS (GREAT BRITAIN);

Rising beyond the sky
a road winds through the clouds
a waterfall's thousand-foot stream
looks like a cascade of silk
below is Refuge Cave
across stands Destiny Bridge
bravely guarding the world
Tientai stands unrivaled



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