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THE POEMS OF PICKUP: 6 by HAN SHAN

First Line: THE BLACK DRAGON PEARL IN HIS LEFT HAND
Last Line: BEFORE SENSING THERE'S DANGER AHEAD
Subject(s): BUDDHISM; CHINESE LITERATURE; FOOLS; BUDDHA; BUDDHISTS; IDIOTS;

The Black Dragon Pearl in his left hand
the Sword of Wisdom in his right
he vanquished the Demon of Darkness
so the Magic Pearl could shine
for he was moved by fools
who never weary of love and desire
sinking into the Three Mires
before sensing there's danger ahead



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