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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 24: His longing has run its course,

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 24 is rated Fair Fortune. In plain words: This bond has reached its end. Let the regret settle slowly, and let yourself fly again.

Fair Fortune
His longing has run its course,but the sorrow has no end,like a young phoenix pair torn apart.

Original Chinese

他思已窮恨不窮是為嬌鸞鶵鳳失雌雄

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 24 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. This bond has reached its end. Let the regret settle slowly, and let yourself fly again. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 24 say about love?

This bond has reached its end. Let the regret settle slowly, and let yourself fly again.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 24 say in English?

His longing has run its course, / but the sorrow has no end, / like a young phoenix pair torn apart.

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