Living
The Kéw-Muh
Translated by James Legge (1876) · From The She King (1876), Part I, Book I
In the South are the trees whose branches are bent,
And droop in such fashion that o’er their extent
All the dolichos’ creepers fast cling.
See our princely lady, from whom we have got
Rejoicing that’s endless! May her happy lot
And her honours repose ever bring!
In the South are the trees whose branches are bent,
And droop in such fashion that o’er their extent
All the dolichos’ creepers are spread.
See our princely lady, from whom we have got
Rejoicing that’s endless! Of her happy lot
And her honours the greatness ne’er fade !
In the South are the trees whose branches are bent,
And droop in such fashion that o’er their extent
All the dolichos’ creepers entwine.
See our princely lady, from whom we have got
Rejoicing that’s endless. May her happy lot
And her honours complete ever shine !
Codex Note
Celebrating T‘ae-sze’s freedom from jealousy, and offering fervent wishes for her happiness.
Cite this poem
MLA
Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “The Kéw-Muh.” Translated by James Legge. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/3/.
Chicago
Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “The Kéw-Muh.” Translated by James Legge. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/3/.
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