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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 294 by HAN SHAN

First Line: LOOK AT THE FLOWER AMONG THE LEAVES
Last Line: RED CHEEKS DON'T LAST LONG
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; FLOWERS; MORTALITY;

Look at the flower among the leaves
how long will it be favored
dreading somebody's hand today
fearing whose broom tomorrow
the unfortunate love of loveliness
the years add up and we grow old
compare your life to a flower's
red cheeks don't last long



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