Temple Tree Path

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Temple Tree Path by Wang Wei

 Narrow path sunless temple locust tree 
Deep dark much green moss 
Should gate except meet sweep 
In case have hill monk come 


A narrow, sunless path to the temple tree, 
Deep and dark; abundant green moss. 
Wait by the gate when finished sweeping the yard, 
In case a monk should come down from the hill.

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