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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 232, by HAN SHAN Poet's Biography
First Line: The three worlds swarm with people
Last Line: They mock the ox that works the mill
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Buddhism; Chinese Literature; Ignorance; Buddha; Buddhists; Dullness; Stupdity
First Line: The three worlds swarm with people
Last Line: They mock the ox that works the mill
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Buddhism; Chinese Literature; Ignorance; Buddha; Buddhists; Dullness; Stupdity
The Three Worlds swarm with people
the Six Paths teem with men
coveting wealth indulging their lust
their hearts as mean as rabid dogs
but hell is like a flying arrow
bringing pain to those it strikes
in a trance from dawn to dusk
none discern the wise
nor can they tell good from evil
they're like pigs and sheep
may as well converse with rocks
they're insanely jealous
nor do they admit their faults
just like pigs inside their pens
unaware their debt is due
they mock the ox that works the mill
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