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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 160, by HAN SHAN Poet's Biography
First Line: Some people fear a white head
Last Line: But it's not meant for him
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Aging; Chinese Literature; Fear
First Line: Some people fear a white head
Last Line: But it's not meant for him
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Aging; Chinese Literature; Fear
Some people fear a white head
they can't let a red cord go
they seek elixirs and long life in vain
they dig up plants with abandon
year after year without success
foolish angry distressed
a hunter puts on a kasaya
but it's not meant for him
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