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Su Shi
Calming the Waves
Listen not to the rain beating against the trees.
Why don’t you slowly walk and chant at ease?
Sandals outdo saddles, cane as your aid,
Who’s afraid?
A cape against mist and rain, come what may.
A spring wind blows me sober, blows away.
A chill day.
The sun uphill slants to me with a ray,
I turn around and feel a gentle sough,
Go back now.
No wind, no rain, nor shining light to stay
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