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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MARTYRED WIDOW LIU OF HAI-LING: A BALLAD, by CHEN HSIEH
First Line: Damp clouds press on the window, the lamp about to die
Last Line: Sadly oaning to the moon, begging for its mate
First Line: Damp clouds press on the window, the lamp about to die
Last Line: Sadly oaning to the moon, begging for its mate
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