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Where to Live (Du Fu)

West of the Flower Washing Stream,
       not far downstream from the bridge,
the master has chosen a quiet spot
       here in the woods by the river.

Living apart from the city crowds,
       the world loosens its grip;
murmuring of this clear water dissolves
       the sadness that burdens a stranger.

Countless dragonflies play in the air,
       dancing up and down;
a pair of wild ducks out in the stream
       swim and dive together.

You could take a boat downstream,
       thousands of miles to the east­
or else forget the boat, and live
       here by this stream forever.

really beautiful, thanks for sharing