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An American in China

A New Found Friend

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Alice Lotus wrote a Chinese poem that I could not translate. I took the broken pieces and wrote this...
If it has any thought resembling those of Alice Lotus, then another miracle has occurred!

A New Found Friend

The great-hearted gather flowers from the field,
though the red leaves dye their hands.

The poetry unfolds freely,
though the hundred angry flowers have thorns that sting.

Deliver to me the warm spring breeze,
though it is a gift beyond description.

The bright friendship keeps its fragrance,
though the river current does not move the stone.


... thank you Alice, for the inspiration.

What is love?The Cusp

Comments

hitesha 29. June 2007, 08:42

it is really beautiful. The sentiments aptly conveyed! And a perfect try!1 I hope you keep trying as long as I get to read something beautiful!

chinajon 29. June 2007, 08:58

Thanks hitesha

It is you who provided the motivation. I am very happy that you think it is beautiful.

;-D

hitesha 29. June 2007, 09:01

You humble me!! :smile:

SqueakeyCat 29. June 2007, 09:16

really nice...like it

chinajon 1. July 2007, 01:28

Ah ha!

Modesty and appreciation: The food of the gods!

That you offer it to me is a wonderment!

Thank you both!

;-D

momable 22. July 2007, 02:22

:smile:

chinajon 22. July 2007, 14:13

Thanks Elly!

You have been busy with my blog!

:heart:

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