The Tortoise Can Enjoy a Long Life

Enjoy a long life the tortoise can, But there is limit to its life span; The winged snake rides high in the skies, But it finally turns to dust when it dies; Though in a stable an old steed is kept, To gallop a thousand miles it does expect; Although an ambitious man is in his old age, He never abandons aspirations on the stage; Man's span of life , whether long or short, Depends not solely on Heaven’s support; One who eats well and keeps cheerful, Can naturally live to an old age wishful; My heart is filled up with great joy, And I chant this song to show my ploy. (Tran.)