Book III. The Odes of P‘ei: V. Chung Fêng

V The Chung Fêng; metaphorical and allusive. Chuang Chiang bemoans the supercilious treatment which she received from her husband. 1Fierce is the wind and cold; And such is he. Smiling he looks, and bold Speaks mockingly. Scornful and lewd his words, Haughty his smile. Bound is my heart with cords In sorrow's coil. 2As cloud of dust wind-blown, Just such is he. Ready he seems to own, And come to me. But he comes not nor goes, Stands in his pride. Long, long, with painful throes, Grieved I abide. 3Strong blew the wind; the cloud Hastened away. Soon dark again, the shroud Covers the day. I wake, and sleep no more Visits my eyes. His course I sad deplore, With heavy sighs. p. 31 4Cloudy the sky, and dark; The thunders roll. Such outward signs will mark My troubled soul. I wake, and sleep no more Comes to give rest. His course I sad deplore, In anguished breast.