Who Would Value a Flat Path

But for the heavy snow and chilly frost,
Pine tree would be inferior to the grasses soft.
But for numerous mountains and rivers,
Who would value the comfort a flat path delivers?

(tran.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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