Book I. The Odes of Chou and the South: V. Chung Ssŭ

V The Chung Ssŭ; metaphorical. The fruitfulness of the locust; supposed to celebrate Tai Ssŭ’s freedom from jealousy. 1Ye locusts, wingèd tribes, Gather in concord fine; Well your descendants may In numerous bright hosts shine! 2Ye locusts, wingèd tribes, Your wings in flight resound; Well your descendants may In endless lines be found! 3Ye locusts, wingèd tribes, Together cluster strong; Well your descendants may In swarms forever throng!