Wild Grass: Farewell To a Friend

Wild Grass on the Tableland—Farewell to a Friend
The grasses on the tableland run wild,
Once in a year they perish and flourish.
The wildfire can’t burn them up in the field;
They regrow in vernal breeze at their wish.
Over the ancient path grasses spread far and wide,
And their green aligns with the city lonely.
Again say goodbye to my friend at the road side;
Lush grasses wave in parting sorrow heavy.

(Tran.)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 11/18/2018 1:10:00 AM
This is incredibly beautiful with hints of melancholy for the season leaving. : )
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Date: 11/17/2018 2:57:00 AM
What wonderful imagery charlie:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/17/2018 9:05:00 AM
Jan, thank you for your comments. Charlie
Date: 11/16/2018 11:36:00 PM
Charlie, beautifully penned write, I could almost see those grasses swaying in the breeze, well done ~
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Date: 11/16/2018 11:42:00 PM
Hi, Heart, thank you so much for comments and encoragement. Charlie
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