Nature
Passing Through Hua-yin
Translated by Witter Bynner and Kiang Kang-hu (1929) · From The Jade Mountain (1929)
Lords of the capital, sharp, unearthly,
The Great Flower's three points pierce through heaven.
Clouds are parting above the Temple of the Warring Emperor,
Rain dries on the mountain, on the Giant's Palm.
Ranges and rivers are the strength of this western gate,
Whence roads and trails lead downward into China.
. . . O pilgrim of fame, O seeker of profit,
Why not remain here and lengthen your days?
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MLA
Hao, Ts’ui. “Passing Through Hua-yin.” Translated by Witter Bynner and Kiang Kang-hu. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/tsui-hao/4/.
Chicago
Hao, Ts’ui. “Passing Through Hua-yin.” Translated by Witter Bynner and Kiang Kang-hu. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/tsui-hao/4/.
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