...That we wished to fly in heaven, two birds with the wing… - Bai Juyi

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...That we wished to fly in heaven, two birds with the wings of one,
And to grow together on the earth, two branches of one tree.</br>Earth endures, heaven endures; some time both shall end,
While this unending sorrow goes on and on for ever.

Bai Juyi

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Bai Juyi (also Bo Juyi or Po Chü-i; Chinese: 白居易; 772–846) was a renowned Chinese poet.

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Alternative Names: Wen • Bai Ershier • Baiwengong • Po Chu-i • Letian • Xiangshan jushi • Zuiyin xiansheng • Bai fu • Bai Letian

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And, because she so illumined and glorified her clan,
She brought to every father, every mother through the empire,
Happiness when a girl was born rather than a boy.

I lay my harp on the curved table,
Sitting there idly, filled only with emotions.
Why should I trouble to play?
A breeze will come and sweep the strings.

I remember, when I was young, How easily my mood changed from sad to gay. ... But now that age comes, A moment of joy is harder and harder to get.

...That we wished to fly in heaven, two birds with the wings of one, And to grow together on the earth, two branches of one tree.</br>Earth endures, … - Bai Juyi

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