A great shelter where all the Empire's shivering scholars could have happy faces—
Not moved by wind or rain, solid as a mountain—
Alas! When shall I see that house standing before my eyes?
Then, although my own hut were destroyed, although I might freeze and die, I should be satisfied.
THE RIVER VILLAGE
BY TU FU
The river makes a bend and encircles the village with its current.
All the long Summer, the affairs and occupations of the river village are quiet and simple.