But what avails the common folk?
Under a dark moon, fireflies are drifting aimlessly;
The west wind sobs
Amidst ghost fires here and there.
But it hurts even more as I look toward the south:
Across the river, innumerable green-peaked hills!
translated by Irving Lo
Did the common folk have it easier than the aristocracy back then, or were they fired away to serve in the wars as well…
They had to serve in the wars, too, and suffered also as a result.
I thought that was probably true
Heart touching human feeling.some time we have to suffer in dis condition.
Yes, very true.