Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CH'IN CHIA'S WIFE'S REPLY, by MRS. CH'IN CHIA First Line: My poor body is alas unworthy Last Line: The tears fall down and wet my skirt. Subject(s): China - Middle Ages (600 B.c.- 618 A.d.); Marriage; Sickness; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Illness | ||||||||
MY poor body is alas unworthy: I was ill when first you brought me home. Limp and weary in the house -- Time passed and I got no better. We could hardly ever see each other: I could not serve you as I ought. Then you received the Imperial Mandate: You were ordered to go far away to the City. Long, long must be our parting: I was not destined to tell you my thoughts. I stood on tiptoe gazing into the distance, Interminably gazing at the road that had taken you. With thoughts of you my mind is obsessed: In my dreams I see the light of your face. Now you are started on your long journey Each day brings you further from me. Oh that I had a bird's wings And high flying could follow you. Long I sob and long I cry: The tears fall down and wet my skirt. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SICK CHILD by RANDALL JARRELL AFTERNOON AT MACDOWELL by JANE KENYON HAVING IT OUT WITH MELANCHOLY by JANE KENYON SONNET: 9. HOPE by WILLIAM LISLE BOWLES |
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