Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 52: Kuang Heng Studies at Night; Deng Yu Crosses the River with His Staff
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 52 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “Kuang Heng Studies at Night; Deng Yu Crosses the River with His Staff”. In plain words: The nights alone by a single lamp are almost over, and good news comes in autumn. Get on the boat, and you can head where you want to go.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Kuang Heng Studies at Night; Deng Yu Crosses the River with His Staff
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 52 a good fortune?
It is rated Good Fortune. The nights alone by a single lamp are almost over, and good news comes in autumn. Get on the boat, and you can head where you want to go. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 52 say in English?
Sitting alone at home, you sigh at the stillness; / by a single lamp, you pass the quiet night. / Then gold sends word that autumn light is fair; / a small boat carries your living to the north.