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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EASE, by PO CHU-YI Poet's Biography
First Line: Lined coat, warm cap and easy felt slippers
Last Line: I wonder if the courtiers at the western capital know of these things, or not?
Alternate Author Name(s): Bai Juyi; Bo Juyi; Po Chu-i; Lo T'ien; Jyu-yi
Subject(s): China - Tang Dynasty (618-905); Comfort; Retirement
First Line: Lined coat, warm cap and easy felt slippers
Last Line: I wonder if the courtiers at the western capital know of these things, or not?
Alternate Author Name(s): Bai Juyi; Bo Juyi; Po Chu-i; Lo T'ien; Jyu-yi
Subject(s): China - Tang Dynasty (618-905); Comfort; Retirement
LINED coat, warm cap and easy felt slippers,
In the little tower, at the low window, sitting over the sunken brazier.
Body at rest, heart at peace; no need to rise early.
I wonder if the courtiers at the Western Capital know of these things, or not?
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