On The Birth Of His Son Poem by Su Tung-po
On The Birth Of His Son
Families, when a child is born
Want it to be intelligent.
I, through intelligence,
Having wrecked my whole life,
Only hope the baby will prove
Ignorant and stupid.
Then he will crown a tranquil life
By becoming a Cabinet Minister.
- - a great truth: the world has not changed, from this point of view, since Su Tung-po's times.. ;)
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4/25/2024 8:35:37 AM # 1.0.0.1119
The poetry by Su Tung-po is really beautiful indeed.