American Idyll

yes, the river knows

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Pure Brightness Festival


At the time
of the
Pure Brightness
Festival,
the rain is
swirling round.

On the road,
the spirit
of the traveler
is almost broken.

He politely asks
at what place
an inn
can be found?

A shepherd boy
points far away to
Apricot Blossom Village.

--Du Mu

(803--852)

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