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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 297 by HAN SHAN

First Line: COLD MOUNTAIN IS A LEAKPROOF CLIFF
Last Line: I'M CONTENT TO LAUGH AND SING
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; CONTENTMENT; MOUNTAINS; RETIREMENT; HILLS; DOWNS (GREAT BRITAIN);

Cold Mountain is a leakproof cliff
a cliff that makes a perfect haven
the eight winds blow without effect
the ages have made known its wonders
solitude and welcome rest
liberty from crowds and taunts
the lone moon lights the night
the round sun usually shines
Tiger Hill and Tiger Stream
aren't worthwhile examples
the age's royal tutors
can't compare with Chou or Shao
since retiring to Cold Cliff
I'm content to laugh and sing



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