On Autumn River, Along Po-ko Shores: 2 by Li Po

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In the Po-ko night, a long wind howls.
Streams and valleys turn suddenly cold.

Fish and dragons roaming shoreline waters,
billows surge and waves swell everywhere.

Though heaven’s loaned its moon, bright
moon come soaring over emerald clouds,

I can’t see my old home anywhere. Heart-
stricken, I face west and look and look.

translated by David Hinton

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