“In the midst of a thousand clouds and countless waters there is an idle person. By day, he roams the green mountains, at night, he returns to sleep beneath the cliff. Quickly, the seasons pass in serenity, with no worldly bonds. How joyful! What does he depend upon? Quiet, like a large autumn river.”
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The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan
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Peter Levitt
Peter Levitt, born on September 2, 1946, is a renowned American poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has won him a wide audience. more
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