At the Lake Pavilion

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At the Lake Pavilion by Wang Wei

 Small barge go to meet honoured guest 
Leisurely lake on come 
At railing face cup alcohol 
On all sides lotus bloom 


On a skiff I meet an honoured guest, 
Slowly, slowly, it comes across the lake. 
Facing at the railing, we drink a cup of wine, 
On all sides, lotus flowers are in bloom.

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