Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 23: The King of Wu Loves Xi Shi; Yin Hao Writes in the Air
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 23 is rated Great Misfortune, and its story is “The King of Wu Loves Xi Shi; Yin Hao Writes in the Air”. In plain words: Flowers bloom and fall in their time, and good days come and go. Hold gains and losses lightly, and keep your heart on what matters most to you.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
The King of Wu Loves Xi Shi; Yin Hao Writes in the Air
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 23 a good fortune?
It is rated Great Misfortune. Flowers bloom and fall in their time, and good days come and go. Hold gains and losses lightly, and keep your heart on what matters most to you. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 23 say in English?
Flowers open and fall in the spring wind; / high or low, rich or poor, all within a hundred years. / The glory others envied is already gone; / in the end, all things come to nothing.