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REPLY TO LI SHU-YI

- to the tune of Tieh Lien Htua

May 11, 1957

I lost my proud Poplar and you your Willow,

Poplar and Willow soar to the Ninth Heaven.

Wu Kang, asked what he can give,

Serves them a laurel brew.

The lonely moon goddess spreads her ample sleeves

To dance for these loyal souls in infinite space.

Earth suddenly reports the tiger subdued,

Tears of joy pour forth falling as mighty rain.


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