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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 199 by HAN SHAN

First Line: ON ANCIENT ROCKS ARE ANCIENT TRACKS
Last Line: NO NEED TO ASK IF IT'S EAST OR WEST
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; MOUNTAINS; HILLS; DOWNS (GREAT BRITAIN);
On ancient rocks are ancient tracks
below high cliffs there's a clearing
always bright when the bright moon shines
no need to ask if it's east or west



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