Wandering the West Ridge at Phoenix-Grove Monastery by Meng Hao-jan

Savoring the year’s lovely bloom together,
we come wandering among water and rock.

Forest distances open through depths of mist,
colors of spring crowding recluse mountains,

and in wine our thoughts find such accord,
ch’in song filling these joys with idleness.

Don’t worry about dark roads. We’ll invite
old moon: always a friend for the way home.

translated by David Hinton

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