Love
Love's Chain
Translated by William Jennings (1891) · From The Shi King (Jennings, 1891), Part I, Book xii
O moon that climb'st effulgent!
O ladylove most sweet!
Would that my ardour found thee more indulgent!
Poor heart, how dost thou vainly beat!
O moon that climb'st in splendour!
O ladylove most fair!
Couldst thou relief to my fond yearning render!
Poor heart, what chafing must thou bear!
O moon that climb'st serenely!
O ladylove most bright!
Couldst thou relax the chain I feel so keenly!
Poor heart, how sorry is thy plight!
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Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “Love's Chain.” Translated by William Jennings. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/394/.
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Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “Love's Chain.” Translated by William Jennings. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/394/.
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