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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 66: From Su Shi's poem to the tune "Bu Suan Zi," written in Huangzhou (Song dynasty)
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 66 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From Su Shi's poem to the tune "Bu Suan Zi," written in Huangzhou (Song dynasty)”. In plain words: Being picky means you care, but don't hold yourself too far apart. Ease your standards a little now and then, and you'll find a place to land.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
From Su Shi's poem to the tune "Bu Suan Zi," written in Huangzhou (Song dynasty)
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 66 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Being picky means you care, but don't hold yourself too far apart. Ease your standards a little now and then, and you'll find a place to land. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 66 say about love?
Being picky means you care, but don't hold yourself too far apart. Ease your standards a little now and then, and you'll find a place to land.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 66 say in English?
Startled, it flies up, then turns its head; / its sorrow is known to no one at all. / It tries every cold branch, but will not rest, / and the lonely sandbar lies cold.