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In middle age, I grew fond of the Way; in later years, I made my home by Zhongnan’s edge.
When inspiration comes, I often go alone; the delights I find are known to me alone.
I walk until the stream runs dry, then sit and watch the clouds arise.
By chance I meet an old man of the woods; we chat and laugh, with no thought of returning.
In middle age, I grew fond of the Way; in later years, I made my home by Zhongnan’s edge.
When inspiration comes, I often go alone; the delights I find are known to me alone.
I walk until the stream runs dry, then sit and watch the clouds arise.
By chance I meet an old man of the woods; we chat and laugh, with no thought of returning.
