Li Ho

790–816 / China

While Reading In Ch'Ang-Ku

Buzzing of insects through the lamp's faint glow.
Of drugs dense vapors, hov'ring in nightly chill.
Having compassion on this guest, so broken-winged:
Through all deep misery, you are with me still.

(transl. by A.W. Tüting)
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