Untitled Poem by Shih Te

I laugh at my failing strength in old age,
Yet still dote on pines and crags, to wander there in solitude.
How I regret that in all these past years until today,
I’ve let things run their course like an unanchored boat.

translated by James M. Hargett

4 thoughts on “Untitled Poem by Shih Te

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.