A lonely peak
Tapers its way
To a summit
Cut off in the clouds
Thousands of feet above
With walking stick in hand
Climbing like a rattan vine
Gradually ascending
Finally arriving at
The moon’s side
In the very Temple of Heaven
Where only fleecy clouds
Are gathered to keep company
With two or three monks
Xuanzang (c. 602 – 664) China
Translated by Lan Hua (Joe Lamport)
Source: InTranslation
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