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Poet Atop A Mountain The poet unfraught after an arduous climb to the mountain top attempts to describe the view with limited use of words. *** Poet On A Mountain Top by Shen Zhou, (Chinese, 1427-1509) (translation from Indiana University) White clouds sash-like wrap mountain waists, The rock terrace flies in space distant, a narrow path. Leaning on a bramble staff far and free I gaze, To warble of valley brook I will reply, whistling. ***

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Date: 1/16/2022 10:49:00 AM
Hello Denis, the view from the top must be a very wonderful view to see. There are not many people that can see a view like that. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Dennis Spilchuk
Date: 1/18/2022 8:57:00 AM
Thank you for your generous comment. Shen Zhou captured the moment in art and poetry.

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