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A Song of an Autumn Night

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A Song of an Autumn Night by Wang Wei

 Under the crescent moon a light autumn dew 
Has chilled the robe she will not change -- 
And she touches a silver lute all night, 
Afraid to go back to her empty room.

Form: Quatrain

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