Relationships
To Tan Ch’iu
Translated by Arthur Waley (1919) · From More Translations from the Chinese (1919)
Relationships
My friend is lodging high in the Eastern Range,
Dearly loving the beauty of valleys and hills.
At green Spring he lies in the empty woods,
And is still asleep when the sun shines on high.
A pine-tree wind dusts his sleeves and coat;
A pebbly stream cleans his heart and ears.
I envy you, who far from strife and talk
Are high-propped on a pillow of blue cloud.
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Po, Li. “To Tan Ch’iu.” Translated by Arthur Waley. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/li-po/6/.
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Po, Li. “To Tan Ch’iu.” Translated by Arthur Waley. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/li-po/6/.
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