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“I hug my pillow and do not speak a word; In my empty room no sound stirs. Who knows that, all day a-bed, I am not ill and am not even asleep? Turned to jade are the boy’s rosy cheeks; To his sick temples the frost of winter clings…. Do not wonder that my body sinks to decay; Though my limbs are old, my heart is older yet.”

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Bai Juyi (772-846), a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, known for his simple and accessible style. His poetry, characterized by its straightforward language and sincere emotions, has had a profound impact on Chinese literature. more

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