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Mei Yao-ch'en - East river
Identifier
015046
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
Mei Yao-ch'en (From Wikipedia)
Mei Yao-ch'en (1002–1060) was a poet of the Song dynasty. He was one of the pioneers of the "new subjective" style of poetry which characterized Song poetry. He was a prolific poet, with around 3000 works extant.
A description of the experience
EAST RIVER
Reaching East River, I gaze across the Water,
then sit facing a lone island. Boats creep forth.
Wild ducks, thoughts idle, sleep along the bank,
and in ancient trees, every limb is blossoming.
Pebble shorelines perfectly smooth, sieve-pure,
reed thickets bloom short and scissor-smooth.
So much to feel, but I can’t stay. Night’s come,
and my tired horse keeps looking toward home.