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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
REJOICING AT THE ARRIVAL OF CH'EN HSIUNG, by PO CHU-YI Poet's Biography
First Line: When the yellow bird's note was almost stopped
Last Line: For it makes us tell the story of our whole lives.
Alternate Author Name(s): Bai Juyi; Bo Juyi; Po Chu-i; Lo T'ien; Jyu-yi
Subject(s): China - Tang Dynasty (618-905); Drinks & Drinking; Friendship; Wine
First Line: When the yellow bird's note was almost stopped
Last Line: For it makes us tell the story of our whole lives.
Alternate Author Name(s): Bai Juyi; Bo Juyi; Po Chu-i; Lo T'ien; Jyu-yi
Subject(s): China - Tang Dynasty (618-905); Drinks & Drinking; Friendship; Wine
WHEN the yellow bird's note was almost stopped;
And half formed the green plum's fruit;
Sitting and grieving that spring things were over,
I rose and entered the Eastern Garden's gate.
I carried my cup and was dully drinking alone:
Suddenly I heard a knocking sound at the door.
Dwelling secluded, I was glad that someone had come;
How much the more, when I saw it was Ch'en Hsiung!
At ease and leisure, -- all day we talked;
Crowding and jostling, the feelings of many years.
How great a thing is a single cup of wine!
For it makes us tell the story of our whole lives.
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