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THE POEMS OF PICKUP: 29 by HAN SHAN

First Line: SILVER STARS DOT THE BEAM
Last Line: UP YOUR BUTT HE'LL STICK A BROOM
Subject(s): BUDDHISM; CHINESE LITERATURE; MARKETS; SALESPERSONS; BUDDHA; BUDDHISTS; SUPERMARKETS; SELLING;

Silver stars dot the beam
green silk marks the weight
buyers move it forward
sellers move it back
never mind the other's anger
just as long as you prevail
when you die and meet Old Yama
up your butt he'll stick a broom



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