Book X. The Odes of T‘ang: X. Yu Ti Chih Tu

X The Yu Ti Chih Tu; metaphorical. Some one regrets the poverty of his circumstances, which prevented him from gathering around him companions whom he admired. 1On the left of the way, a russet pear tree Stands there all alone,—a fit image of me. There is that princely man! O that he would come, And in my poor dwelling with me be at home! In the core of my heart do I love him, but say, Whence shall I procure him the wants of the day. p. 136 2At the bend in the way a russet pear tree Stands there all alone,—a fit image of me. There is that princely man! O that he would come. And rambling with me be himself here at home! In the core of my heart I love him, but say, Whence shall I procure him the wants of the day.