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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 101, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: I recall the days of my youth
Last Line: Who'll show an old man pity
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Aging; Chinese Literature; Memory; Youth


I recall the days of my youth
off hunting near Pingling
an envoy's job wasn't my wish
I didn't think much of immortals
I rode a white horse like the wind
chased hares and loosed a falcon
suddenly now with no home
who'll show an old man pity





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