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Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.

An Old Man’s Song of Spring

Louise S. Hammond, trans.

From “Poems from the Chinese”
In the original syllabic and rhyme scheme, to accompany the Chinese chanting tunes.
By Seng Dji-Nan (Sung Dynasty)

AMONG the trees I may yet

Enjoy the day at sunset;

For willow winds are not cold,

Apricot rains are not wet.