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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 59, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: I met a girl to the east
Last Line: They'll reap their judgment in tears
Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan
Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Marriage; Punishment; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes


I met a girl to the east
her age was barely eighteen
men to the west vied to propose
a match was made and they wed
they roasted a sheep and host of creatures
regaled in wantonness and slaughter
they smiled and laughed with joy
they'll reap their judgment in tears





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