Worked into the clothes of a far-off journeying son.
Before his departure, were the close, fine stitches set,
Lest haply his return be long delayed.
The heart—the inch-long grass—
Who will contend that either can repay
The gentle brightness of the Third Month of Spring.
FAREWELL WORDS TO THE DAUGHTER OF THE HOUSE OF YANG
BY WEI YING-WU