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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 183, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: They laugh at me hey farm boy
Last Line: And stick a stupa on my head
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Fashion; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes


They laugh at me hey farm boy
your face is a little thin
your hat isn't high enough
and your belt is far too tight
it's not that I don't know the trends
when you're broke you can't catch up
one day I'll be rich
and stick a stupa on my head





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