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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 135, by HAN SHAN Poet's Biography
First Line: Don't stay poor my friend
Last Line: You're just as rich as him
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes
First Line: Don't stay poor my friend
Last Line: You're just as rich as him
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes
Don't stay poor my friend
try working if you're broke
raise a single cow
she will bear five calves
the calves will bear calves too
your herd will never end
tell Lord Chu of T'ao
you're just as rich as him
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