Clothes of Gold Threads

You’d better not treasure clothes of gold threads,
But cherish the prime time your youth spreads.
Pluck blossoms when they're in blooming hours,
And don’t wait to snap the twigs without flowers.
(Tran.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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October 7, 2019 at 6:39 AM
A pleasure to read, Charlie.
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