The tide in the river beginning to rise,
Near the sad hour of parting, brings tears
to our eyes;
Alas that these furlongs of willow-strings
gay
Cannot hold fast the boat that will soon
be away!
Chao Tsai-chi 15th cent. A.D.
The tide in the river beginning to rise,
Near the sad hour of parting, brings tears
to our eyes;
Alas that these furlongs of willow-strings
gay
Cannot hold fast the boat that will soon
be away!
Chao Tsai-chi 15th cent. A.D.