South Hill

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South Hill by Wang Wei

 Light boat south hill go 
North hill vast expanse hard reach 
Separate bank see person home 
Long way off not recognise 


A light boat sets off from the southern hill, 
The north is hard to reach across the vastness. 
On the other bank, I look for my home, 
It cannot be recognised so far off.

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