The Willow

          He Zhizhang

The slender tree is dressed in emeraud all about;

The thousand branches droop like fringes made of jade.

But do you know by whom these slim leaves are cut out?

The wind of early spring is sharp as scissor blades.

From 100 Tang and Song Quatrain Masterpieces by Great Poets

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     贺知章

碧玉妆成一树高，

万条垂下绿丝绦。

不知细叶谁裁出，

二月春风似剪刀。

 

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