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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 130 by HAN SHAN

First Line: PAINTED BEAMS AREN'T FOR ME
Last Line: YOU'LL NEVER SEE A BUD
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; FORESTS; HOME; NATURE; WOODS;

Painted beams aren't for me
the forest is my home
a lifetime suddenly passes by
don't think your cares will wait
those who build no raft to cross
drown while gathering flowers
unless you plant good roots today
you'll never see a bud



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