from Song of a Madman by Yi Saek

When I have money, I buy wine. No need for second thoughts.
When I have wine, I want flowers. Why hesitate?
I look at the flowers, drink the wine, let my white hair stream free;
I climb East Mountain, enjoy the moon and the breeze.

translated by Kevin O’Rourke

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