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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 74: I only regret we did not meet sooner.

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 74 is rated Fair Fortune. In plain words: Wishing you'd met sooner is a lovely feeling, but look clearly at the timing and where things stand. Treasure the meeting, and don't rush for an answer.

Fair Fortune
I only regret we did not meet sooner.

Original Chinese

恨相見晚也

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 74 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Wishing you'd met sooner is a lovely feeling, but look clearly at the timing and where things stand. Treasure the meeting, and don't rush for an answer. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 74 say about love?

Wishing you'd met sooner is a lovely feeling, but look clearly at the timing and where things stand. Treasure the meeting, and don't rush for an answer.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 74 say in English?

I only regret we did not meet sooner.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs