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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE GOLDEN PALACE, by ANONYMOUS First Line: We go to the golden palace Last Line: Through countless autumns enjoy like felicity Subject(s): China - Early Period (to 200 B.c.);food & Eating | |||
WE go to the Golden Palace: We set out the jade cups. We summon the honoured guests To enter at the Golden Gate. They enter at the Golden Gate And go to the Golden Hall. In the Eastern Kitchen the meat is sliced and ready -- Roast beef and boiled pork and mutton. The Master of the Feast hands round the wine. The harp-players sound their clear chords. The cups are pushed aside and we face each other at chess: The rival pawns are marshalled rank against rank. The fire glows and the smoke puffs and curls; From the incense-burner rises a delicate fragrance. The clear wine has made our cheeks red; Round the table joy and peace prevail. May those who shared in this day's delight Through countless autumns enjoy like felicity. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...WAITRESSING IN THE ROOM WITH A THOUSAND MOONS by MATTHEA HARVEY CANDIED YAMS' by TERRANCE HAYES DINNER OF HERBS by LOUISE MOREY BOWMAN THE BANQUET SONG by KENNETH KOCH SPLITTING AN ORDER by TED KOOSER TIS A LITTLE JOURNEY by ANONYMOUS |
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